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Turkey mine blast 'traps hundreds' Deadly Turkey blast 'traps hundreds'
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At least one worker has been killed and up to 300 are believed to be trapped underground after an explosion and fire at a coal mine in western Turkey. Some 20 miners are reported to have been killed after an explosion at a coal mine in western Turkey.
Some 20 people have been rescued from the mine in the town of Soma, in Manisa province. Up to 300 other workers are believed to be trapped underground at the mine in Soma, Manisa province.
The incidents occurred about 2km below the surface, trapping workers about 4km from the exit. The incidents occurred about 2km (1.2 miles) below the surface, trapping workers about 4km from the exit.
One report said the fire broke out following an explosion which caused a lift to stop working. Search and rescue operations are taking place. It is estimated that some 580 workers were underground at the time, but that many escaped.
Initial reports said there were about 580 workers inside the mine at the time of the blast, but that many had escaped early on. Quoting health officials, local MP Muzaffer Yurttas told broadcaster NTV that 20 bodies had been retrieved and that at least another 20 workers had been taken to hospital.
Search and rescue operations are taking place. "They died of choking and burns," he said.
A senior local official, Mehmet Bahattin Atci, said thick smoke was hampering rescue efforts.