Three killed and 13 trapped in Turkey mine collapse

A copper mine has collapsed in south-east Turkey, killing three workers and trapping 13 others inside, according to media reports.

Three killed and 13 trapped in Turkey mine collapse

A copper mine has collapsed in south-east Turkey, killing three workers and trapping 13 others inside, according to media reports.

The privately-owned mine near the town of Sirvan, in Siirt province, caved in following a landslide in the region, the private NTV television said.

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