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Second blast ends miners rescue hopes at Pike River mine
The second explosion at the Pike River Coal mine in New Zealand extinguished any chance of survivors among 29 missing miners five days after an initial blast. Officials cited toxic gases and extensive tunnel gas as causes and said the event could not have been prevented. Prime Minister Key ordered flags at half staff as the nation mourned.
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Greymouth
New Zealand
South Island
Gary Knowles
Pike River Coal
Peter Whittall
Whittall
Chile
John Key
Pike River