US miners trapped after explosion

A COAL mine explosion that may have been sparked by lightning has trapped 13 US miners underground.

US miners trapped after explosion

The trapped miners in Tallmansville, West Virginia are about three miles underground, state officials said last night.

The mine had been idle over the holiday and the explosion occurred as the first shift of miners entered to resume production, said Lara Ramsburg, spokeswoman for Governor Joe Manchin.

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