Ten dead following explosion in Indonesian coal mine

The blast was said to have been caused by a build-up of gases including methane.

A rescuer waits at the entrance of a coal mine during the search for victims after an explosion in Sawahlunto, West Sumatra (AP)

Ten people have died in a coal mine explosion in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province, officials said.

Four other miners were rescued after the blast at the privately-owned mine in Sawahlunto district.