Miners entombed

Tuesday 09 August 1994 23:02 BST
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Moura, Australia - Two explosions rocked a coal mine in central Queensland yesterday and 11 men who had been trapped inside since Sunday were presumed dead. Officials decided to seal the mine, saying the action was necessary to put out fires underground that could trigger further explosions. 'There is no hope for the 11 men,' said a miners' union leader. AP

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