Explosion sees hundreds of miners trapped underground in Turkey

An explosion and fire at a coal mine in western Turkey has killed at least five people and trapped hundreds of workers underground.

Explosion sees hundreds of miners trapped underground in Turkey

An explosion and fire at a coal mine in western Turkey has killed at least five people and trapped hundreds of workers underground.

At least 25 people were reported alive after being rescued.

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