JAKARTA, Indonesia—Ten miners died in a coal mine explosion in Indonesia’s West Sumatra Province on Friday and four others were rescued, officials said.
“The last victim was found after a search in a 240-meter (800-foot) -long tunnel. Most of the victims suffered burns. All of the survivors experienced shortness of breath and were evacuated for further treatment,” said Octavianto, a spokesperson for the local search and rescue agency, who like many Indonesians uses only one name.
The blast, caused by a buildup of gases including methane, occurred in the privately owned mine in Sawahlunto district.
Rescuers used blowers and exhaust fans to remove the gases from the mine to make it safe to enter….