World | Ukraine 24 Trapped Ukraine Miners Rescued; 12 Still Missing One dead in weekend explosion as rescue efforts continue By Matt Cantor Posted Jun 10, 2008 5:52 AM CDT Copied An official tries to comfort the relative of a miner as she reacts to news at the Karl Marx coal mine in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk, Sunday, June 8, 2008, shortly after an explosion. (AP Photo/Photomig) Rescuers have saved 24 Ukrainian miners trapped underground after a large explosion over the weekend. One miner was found dead, AFP reports. Efforts continued to rescue the remaining 12 workers as flood waters rose. Most of the survivors were found some 3,000 feet underground, their faces covered with soot and suffering from burns and other injuries. Read These Next This is the most 'American' car on the road. Trump voted who supported mass deportations could be deported herself. What makes a person cool? These six traits. "Admiral Piett" of the Star Wars universe died from COVID. Report an error