Trapped workers emerge from pipe blast mine

An operation began today to rescue around 3,000 South African gold miners trapped a mile underground when a falling pipe damaged their lift.

An operation began today to rescue around 3,000 South African gold miners trapped a mile underground when a falling pipe damaged their lift.

The mine company began rescuing workers through a smaller shaft and estimated it would take 10 hours to get them all out.

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