20/11/2010 12:09
Search for trapped New Zealand miners delayed
New Zealand rescuers had still not made contact with 29 trapped miners on Saturday, almost 24 hours after an explosion ripped through the remote colliery dug into the side of a mountain, Russia 24 reports.
The mine's owner said the search for the miners had been delayed while authorities ensured it was safe for rescuers to enter. Poor weather was also hampering access to the ventilation shafts, adding to the agonizing wait for family and friends of the miners, who range in age from 17 to 62.