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West Virginia mine collapse claims three miners
In Bergoo WV, three miners died when a 35 foot slate block fell in the Stillhouse Run mine. Donald Arbogast, Bob Bennett, and Doyle Gillis perished as rescuers conducted a 33 hour effort. Families and residents mobilized with food and condolences as other workers were freed.
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