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10 rescued after mine blast , 2 still trapped

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-03-06 22:03

WU'AN, Hebei -- Ten miners trapped underground after explosions ripped through a coal mine in north China's Hebei Province early on Friday have been rescued, but two others are still trapped.

The 10 miners had no evident injuries and were able to walk away from the pit without help.

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