10 Miners Killed in Indonesia Coal Mine Explosion, 4 Rescued

10 Miners Killed in Indonesia Coal Mine Explosion, 4 Rescued
Rescuers and workers wait at the entrance of a coal mine during the search for victims after an explosion in Sawahlunto, West Sumatra, Indonesia, on Dec. 9, 2022. Devanya Zianisa/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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JAKARTA, Indonesia—Ten miners died in a coal mine explosion in Indonesia’s West Sumatra Province on Friday and four others were rescued, officials said.

“The last victim was found after a search in a 240-meter (800-foot) -long tunnel. Most of the victims suffered burns. All of the survivors experienced shortness of breath and were evacuated for further treatment,” said Octavianto, a spokesperson for the local search and rescue agency, who like many Indonesians uses only one name.