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DONETSK, Ukraine – An explosion at a coal mine in war-torn eastern Ukraine killed 32 workers Wednesday, the speaker of Ukraine’s parliament said. Rebels who control the area confirmed only one death but acknowledged that some miners were still trapped.
Volodymyr Groysman told lawmakers that the accident happened before dawn at a mine in the city of Donetsk, which is under the control of separatist rebels. It was unclear what the source was for Groysman’s information.
Separatist authorities in Donetsk said in a statement that the blast occurred at a depth of more than 1,000 metres and that 230 workers …read more
Source: Macleans
