12 coal miners trapped after mine collapses in southwest Pakistan
Officials say a methane gas explosion has caused a mine to collapse in a remote area in restive southwest Pakistan, trapping at least 12 miners
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At least 9 miners are trapped in a coal mine in India's northeastern Assam state
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