Coal miner trapped underground for three days rescued

Kyiv Post - Kyiv, Ukraine
June 20, 2009

A miner trapped under rubble at a coal mine in Donetsk region for three days has been rescued.

A collapse at the Yenakieve coal mine owned by the Ordzhonikidzevuhillia state enterprise occurred at a depth of 405 meters on June 17, Emergencies Ministry spokesman Ihor Kril told Interfax-Ukraine.

"Rescuers brought him [the miner] to the surface in a satisfactory condition at around 0430 on Saturday," he said.

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