The coal mine in a remote area of Samangan province caved in after a gas explosion on September 14, and at least 28 miners were confirmed dead, officials said.
DRAFT: Afghanistan Coal Mine Accident
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Miners wait to remove the dead bodies of their colleagues who died in a mine collapse in Ruyi Du Ab district of Samangan province, September 16, 2013.
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Miners wash the face of their colleague who died in a mine collapse.
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Rescue operation
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The bodies of miners that died in a mine collapse.