Mine collapses: two killed, two missing

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At least two miners were killed and two others are missing after a gem mine in Gilimale, Ratnapura collapsed a short while ago, police said.

They said that rescue operations were underway to locate the two miners, who are believed to be underground. Another minor, seriously injured, was admitted to the Ratnapura hospital.

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Mine collapses: two killed, two missing

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