Blast Kills 25 Ukrainian Miners

World | July 20, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00

At least 25 were killed and 11 are missing after a gas explosion in a Ukrainian coalmine. After the blast, a fire broke in the collapsed mineshaft, hindering rescue efforts. Coalmine accidents are common in Ukraine, due to the poor conditions. But Tuesday's incident is said to be the worst in two years.

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