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Collapsed mine in Afghanistan leaves up to 35 trapped

Rescue operations in Samangan are expected to continue

Munira Rajkotwalla
Mining accidents across the globe are claiming more lives each year.

Mining accidents across the globe are claiming more lives each year. | Credits: Stockdonkey via Shutterstock

A coal mine in Afghanistan's northern Samangan province collapsed late Saturday, leaving several miners trapped under rubble as rescue operations continued into Sunday evening.   Local officials say...

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