Mine Explosion Kills Seven In Virginia

By News Staff

Posted April 5, 2010 10:18 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

A coal mine explosion in West Virginia has left seven people dead and 19 missing.

The underground blast happened in Raleigh County, about 50 kilometres south of Charleston.

Company officials say rescue operations are ongoing

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