Rescuers say miners may not have survived NZ blast
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Police and mine rescue crews in New Zealand have acknowledged for the first time that the 29 miners trapped underground since Friday may not have survived the blast.
Police superintendent Gary Knowles said Monday: "But we are planning for all outcomes, and as part of this process we're planning for the possible loss of life as a result of what's occurred underground." Toxic gases have prevented rescuers from entering the mine and there has been no contact with the missing men. (AP)
