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Chinese mine collapse leaves devastating task ahead

The death toll from an open-pit coal mine collapse in North China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has risen to at least six, with 47 people still missing, according to local media reports Thursday night, while a massive task remains ahead.

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“Digging out workers trapped in trucks and other vehicles is going to be extraordinarily dangerous and difficult,” SP Angel said.

"The rescue operation is complex, as the mining area is located within a valley.