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29 miners dead after 2nd blast at New Zealand mine

29 miners dead after 2nd blast at New Zealand mine

A massive explosion deep inside a New Zealand coal mine Wednesday erased hopes of rescuing 29 miners caught underground by a similar blast five days ago. The prime minister declared it a national tragedy....

 

Gases delay rescue for 29 at New Zealand mine

Poisonous gases kept rescuers from entering a New Zealand coal mine where a powerful blast trapped 29 workers, as intermittent power outages Saturday frustrated efforts to pump in fresh air.

 

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