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Miners killed in Ukraine blast
At least 14 miners dead and others unaccounted for after blast in Donetsk mine.
![The Zasyadko mine in eastern Ukraine has a history of fatal accidents [AP]](/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/1_233459_1_5.jpeg?resize=270%2C180)
18 Nov 2007
A total of 457 people were working in the mine at the time.
A massive rescue operation had been initiated with 65 rescue teams and 21 medical units deployed to the scene, the statement said.
Several fatal accidents have previously occurred at the Zasyadko mine.
A gas leak in September 2006 killed 13 miners.
In 1999 an explosion claimed 50 lives, while in 2001 another explosion killed 50 people, and 20 people were killed in an mining accident in 2002.
Source : News Agencies
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