BBC NEWS | Europe | Dozens dead in Ukraine mine blast
Nov 18, 2007· An explosion in a coal mine in Ukraine has killed at least 63 people and rescuers are trying to find at least 37 who are still missing, officials said. The blast, caused by a buildup of methane gas, occurred more than 1,000m (3,280ft) below ground in the Zasyadko mine in the eastern Donetsk region.