Miners trapped in pit after methane blast
Kazakhstan: Five coal miners were trapped in a mine today following a methane explosion.
There were no reported injuries. Rescue workers are at the site trying to bring the miners to the surface.
A total of 95 miners were evacuated after the blast ripped through the Tentekskaya coal mine due to a sudden release of gas at the pit.
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Weather for Edinburgh
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 10 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 9 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: North east
