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Russia coal mine explosion kills nine in Komi region Russia coal mine explosion kills 18 in Komi region
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An underground explosion at a coal mine in the Komi region of northern Russia has killed at least nine miners, officials say. An underground explosion at a coal mine in the Komi region of northern Russia has killed 18 people, officials say.
Rescuers are searching for eight others feared trapped underground. About 250 miners escaped to the surface. Rescuers were brought in to search for people trapped below the surface at the Vorkutinskaya mine after the blast caused a tunnel collapse.
The explosion at the Vorkutinskaya mine is thought to have been the result of a methane gas build-up. The explosion is thought to have been caused by a methane gas build-up. About 240 miners escaped to the surface.
Accidents are frequent in Russia's huge coal mining industry despite recent efforts to improve safety.Accidents are frequent in Russia's huge coal mining industry despite recent efforts to improve safety.
The coal mine outside the city of Vorkuta in the Russian Arctic is operated by the steel-making giant Severstal.The coal mine outside the city of Vorkuta in the Russian Arctic is operated by the steel-making giant Severstal.