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duncan · 01-21-2006, 01:02 PM

Another coal mine in West Virginia has had a cave in. Aracoma Mine, in Mellville, West Virginia, had a cave in on Thursday, trapping 2 miners. rescue attempts have been hampered by a fire that they feel caused the roof to collapse. The only hope is that they found a fresh air pocket.

transplant99 · 01-21-2006, 01:06 PM

Its a dangerous dirty job.

Hope they make it.

BlackArcher101 · 01-21-2006, 03:05 PM

According to CNN, the bodies of the 2 trapped miners are found.

Otto-matic · 01-21-2006, 06:49 PM

http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/01/21/mine.fire/index.html

Quote:

West Virginia -- The bodies of two miners who were trapped after an underground fire broke out at Aracoma Alma Mine No. 1 were found Saturday, mine officials said.