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US coal mine collapse 'traps six' US coal mine collapse traps six
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A coal mine has collapsed in the US state of Utah, apparently trapping some six miners, media reports say. Rescue teams are working to free six miners trapped after a coal mine collapsed in the western US state of Utah, local authorities said.
The collapse is believed to have been triggered by a 4.0 magnitude earthquake on Monday morning about 97 miles (156km) from Salt Lake City. The collapse is believed to have been triggered by a 4.0 magnitude earthquake about 97 miles (156km) from Salt Lake City.
The Genwal mine reported a "cave-in" early on Monday, the local sheriff's office told the Associated Press. The Genwal mine reported a "cave-in" at about 0400 (0900 GMT) - about an hour after the quake was registered.
"Rescue workers are on scene trying to locate six miners that are unaccounted for," the sheriff's office said. The quake's epicentre was less than 32km (20 miles) from the mine.
"Rescue workers are on scene trying to locate six miners that are unaccounted for," the Emery County sheriff's office said.
The US Geological Survey said the earthquake had occurred at 0248 (0848 GMT). About one hour later, the incident at the mine was reported to the sheriff's office.
Authorities have been unable to confirm the numbers of workers underground at the time of the collapse.