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From the Google News Archives:  (news links open in a separate window)
15 Miners Killed in Blast at Plymouth, Pa. New Castle News, Pennsylvania January 16, 1947 The blast occurred between 5 and 6 p.m. and officials announced at 11 p.m. last night that they had accounted for all workers. Victims of the explosion were trapped in what is known as the top Ross Vein, 850 feet beneath the surface and about 2,000 feet from the bottom of the shaft. Top Ross Vein extends under the Susquehanna River and the scene of the explosion was located as directly under the river near the Carey Avenue bridge which links Plymouth with Wilkes-Barre. Bodies of the victims were found together and the company reported they apparently had been killed by concussion. The force of the explosion sent a column of dust rolling toward the foot of the mine shaft but lives of other miners were saved by prompt warnings. Eighteen men were working in the vein where the blast occurred. Three of them survived but two were taken to Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. The third survivor was uninjured and went home. No fire followed the blast but rescue workers under personal supervision of Edward Griffith, president and general manager of the mine, proceeded with caution because of the danger of carbon monoxide gas. Considerable damage was reported in the area affected by the blast but it was said repairs would be completed within a few days. Other sections of the mine were untouched and the colliery will operate today as usual. There was considerable speculation concerning how the victims were all found in one spot as they work in various chambers off the gangway. |
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