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| US coal mine collapse traps six | US coal mine collapse traps six |
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| Rescue teams are working to free six miners trapped after a tunnel in a coal mine collapsed in the western US state of Utah, local authorities said. | Rescue teams are working to free six miners trapped after a tunnel in a coal mine collapsed in the western US state of Utah, local authorities said. |
| The incident is believed to have been triggered by a 4.0 magnitude quake, which struck a few miles away. | The incident is believed to have been triggered by a 4.0 magnitude quake, which struck a few miles away. |
| The GenWal mine reported a "cave-in" at about 0400 (0900 GMT) - about an hour after the quake was registered. | The GenWal mine reported a "cave-in" at about 0400 (0900 GMT) - about an hour after the quake was registered. |
| The mine is reported to be operated by Utah American Energy, and is located about 225km from Salt Lake City. | The mine is reported to be operated by Utah American Energy, and is located about 225km from Salt Lake City. |
| There were no other reports of injuries or damage caused by the earthquake. | There were no other reports of injuries or damage caused by the earthquake. |
| "Rescue workers are on scene trying to locate six miners that are unaccounted for," the Emery County sheriff's office said. | "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 occurred at 0248 (0848 GMT). About one hour later, the incident at the mine, near the town of Huntington, was reported to the sheriff's office. | |
| Authorities have been unable to confirm the number of workers underground at the time of the collapse. | Authorities have been unable to confirm the number of workers underground at the time of the collapse. |
| However, the men were believed to be up to 3,000ft (900m) underground, local radio quoted the local sheriff's office as saying. | However, the men were believed to be up to 3,000ft (900m) underground, local radio quoted the local sheriff's office as saying. |