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Blast Traps 13 Miners In W. Va.
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 11:54 am
by lady cop
Twelve miners were trapped more than a mile underground today after an explosion in a coal mine in Upshur County, West Virginia, officials said. Six miners made it out after the blast. There has been no communication with the trapped workers, said Steve Milligan, deputy director of the county's office of emergency management. "There's no indication at this point whether they are alive or not."
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Blast Traps 13 Miners In W. Va.
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 11:56 am
by venus
I will hope and pray these poor miners return to their loved ones in one piece
Not the nicest way to start a new year
Blast Traps 13 Miners In W. Va.
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 12:39 pm
by chonsigirl
Scat and LC, keep us posted please.
Blast Traps 13 Miners In W. Va.
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 2:12 pm
by lady cop
this situation is pretty grim. Race Against the Clock
No word from missing miners
Thirteen men still trapped 260 feet below ground in W.Va. mine; test shows mine air not breathable
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Blast Traps 13 Miners In W. Va.
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 8:06 pm
by lady cop
Body found by mine rescuers
BREAKING NEWS
Mining families were told of the death at the church that has become their meeting place.
One unidentified body found, no sign of other 12 miners
Rescue only ends when "all hope is lost," company boss
Robot rescuer runs into mud and debris
No contact with miners for more than 35 hours
'I just want to see my dad again.' says miner's son
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Blast Traps 13 Miners In W. Va.
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 8:10 pm
by nvalleyvee
You would think there was more safety in mining. I feel for their families. I know darn good and well these men knew the peril going in there and they are caretaking each other with their last breaths. Ihope they come home alive.
Blast Traps 13 Miners In W. Va.
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 5:28 am
by Peg
A false report was sent out that the remaining 12 miners had survived. The families celebrated and rejoiced for 3 hours before finding out that only one was actually still alive. They've been through hell twice now. How sad is that?
Blast Traps 13 Miners In W. Va.
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 5:51 am
by chonsigirl
That was one of the saddest things I have ever read-to be told their family member was alive, then find out hours later they were dead.
Blast Traps 13 Miners In W. Va.
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 7:23 am
by lady cop
'We were told they were alive'
12 dead, despite early reports
BREAKING NEWS
Sole surviving miner is in critical condition
Initial reports said 12 miners found alive
Celebrations ended after three hours of false hope
"Miscommunication" blamed for early reports
Official: Miners built barricade before dying
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