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Miner dies after colliery roof collapse

A MINER trapped in a colliery died last night.

Miner dies after colliery roof collapse

Wed, 28 Sep, 2011 - 01:00

Amy Murphy and Tom Wilkinson

He became trapped when a roof fell in the Kellingley Colliery, near Knottingley, West Yorkshire, UK Coal confirmed last night..

Another miner who was trapped by his leg was rescued and treated.

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