Nine US miners trapped in flooded shaft

Nine coal miners were trapped in a flooded shaft in Pennsylvania today after they apparently ruptured a nearby abandoned mine that was filled with water.

Nine US miners trapped in flooded shaft
Thu, 25 Jul, 2002 - 17:43

Nine coal miners were trapped in a flooded shaft in Pennsylvania today after they apparently ruptured a nearby abandoned mine that was filled with water.

One crew of miners managed to wade to safety in water up to their necks.

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