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Explosion in German mine traps up to 30 people underground – reports

8-11-2019 < RT 16 145 words
 


8 Nov, 2019 10:01





An apparent explosion at a mine in Teutschenthal in central Germany has injured two people and left up to 30 miners trapped underground, local police say. A major rescue operation is underway.



The explosion was first reported at around 9 am on Friday. The trapped workers are reportedly safe in an emergency shelter area of the mine, which is located in the state of Saxony-Anhalt.



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