At least 14 people were killed in a Russian coal mine in Siberia on Thursday, including three rescuers who were sent down to try to bring out dozens still missing.
By Alexander Marrow and Tom Balmforth
"The chance of an explosion is very high. We've decided to suspend the search and rescue operation until the concentration of gas reduces," Tsivilev said. The Listvyazhnaya mine is part of SDS-Holding, owned by the privately held Siberian Business Union. The owner had no immediate comment.Before the rescue operation was halted, the governor said there was still electricity and ventilation in the mine, but that contact had been lost with some of those deep underground.
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