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Terrifying Ballarat Mine Collapse: 27 Workers Trapped Underground

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Emergency services are in a race against time to rescue 27 miners trapped in a gold mine collapse in Ballarat. Stay tuned for updates!

A harrowing scene unfolds in Ballarat as emergency services battle to free 27 miners trapped underground in the depths of the Ballarat Gold Mine. The recent rockfall on Wednesday has left the workers stranded, triggering a massive rescue operation. Reports indicate that 31 workers were initially caught in the collapse, highlighting the dangerous conditions faced by those in the mining industry.

As the rescue efforts continue, with 25 workers already brought to safety, the focus remains on the two individuals still trapped underground. The unfolding drama at the mine has shed light on the challenges faced by miners and the importance of rigorous safety protocols in such hazardous environments.

Victoria Police and other emergency services are working tirelessly at the scene of the collapse, emphasizing the urgency and gravity of the situation. The close-knit community in Ballarat has rallied together in support of the trapped workers, showcasing the resilience and solidarity in times of crisis.

In an unexpected turn of events, the Ballarat Gold Mine, previously under liquidation, now faces a critical test of its infrastructure and safety procedures. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks involved in mining operations and the need for stringent safety standards to protect workers' lives.

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Rescue operation underway for 27 workers trapped in Ballarat Gold ... (ABC News)

Emergency services are working to free the last of 27 miners trapped in the Ballarat Gold Mine after a rockfall on Wednesday afternoon.

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31 workers caught up in horror mine collapse in Ballarat (Herald Sun)

Thirty one workers were trapped deep underground in a horrific collapse at a Ballarat Gold Mine.

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Ballarat gold mine workers trapped underground (The Australian Financial Review)

Police said they had received reports of a collapse at the Ballarat gold mine, which has recently been the subject of a liquidation process.

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Man freed, another trapped under rocks after collapse at Ballarat ... (The Guardian)

25 more workers have been brought to the surface after being stranded in an underground safety pod after the rockfall at the mine in Indicator Lane in Mount ...

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One pinned by rocks, one in hospital, 29 rescued after Victorian gold ... (9News)

One man remains trapped hundreds of metres underground and another is fighting life-threatening injuries in...

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Two trapped after gold mine collapse near Ballarat (The Canberra Times)

Authorities are responding to reports two people are trapped underground after a mine collapsed near Ballarat in western...

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Two trapped after gold mine collapse near Ballarat (1 News)

Two people are believed to be trapped underground after a mine collapsed on the outskirts of Ballarat. Victoria Police said emergency services were ...

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Pair trapped underground after mine collapse near Ballarat: 'Tonight ... (Sky News Australia)

Multiple emergency crews are responding to an incident at Mount Clear in Victoria where two people have become trapped under a collapsed mine.

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Ballarat gold mine workers trapped underground after collapse (Ballarat Courier)

Emergency crews are responding to what's understood to be a collapse at the Ballarat Gold Mine, with two workers feared trapped.

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One man freed after pair trapped in Ballarat Gold Mine rock collapse ... (7NEWS.com.au)

Another 25 workers who sought refuge in an underground safety pod have been brought to the surface.

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Ballarat Gold Mine collapse: Desperate rescue mission underway ... (Daily Mail)

Emergency services are responding to reports of a rock fall about 3km underground in the Ballarat Gold Mine at Mount Clear, Ballarat, about 4:50pm on ...

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One Victorian gold miner still trapped 500m underground, 26 others ... (ABC News)

Rescuers are trying to free a man, trapped by a rockfall 3 kilometres from the mine entry, 500 metres underground at the Ballarat Gold Mine.

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Fears for trapped miner, as 31 workers flee falling rocks (The Australian)

There are fears for one worker after a 31 miners were caught in a gold mine collapse 3km underground on Wednesday night.

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Ballarat mine collapse: Fears for remaining worker trapped 3km ... (SBS)

Efforts are continuing to free a miner trapped in a collapse at a Ballarat gold mine, while 26 others are safely at the surface.

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Miner killed in underground rockfall at Ballarat goldmine (The Guardian)

Two miners were pinned under a rockfall at the Mount Clear mine in Ballarat, Victoria, with one later rescued.

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Miner dead, another fighting for life after Ballarat gold mine collapse (Brisbane Times)

A miner has died inside a Ballarat gold mine and another is fighting for life in hospital after a rock collapse on Wednesday afternoon.

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Ballarat miner dies after becoming trapped by goldmine collapse (SBS)

A miner has died at a Ballarat gold mine before search and rescue efforts could reach him. Twenty-six others are safely at the surface.

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Victorian gold miner dies in Ballarat rockfall, union accuses operator ... (ABC News)

A 37-year-old miner has died, and another critically injured, in a rockfall 3 kilometres from the mine entry, 500 metres underground at the Ballarat Gold ...

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Ballarat mine collapse: Victorian man dead, second airlifted to ... (The Australian Financial Review)

A 37-year-old Victorian gold miner has died after he and another worker were pinned underneath fallen rocks 500 metres underground.

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Worker's death in Ballarat mine collapse ๏ปฟwas 'avoidable', union says (9News)

Australian Workers Union Victorian (AWU) branch secretary Ronnie Hayden said two workers were performing a manual style of mining known as "air legging" when ...

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Ballarat mine collapse: Man killed and another injured in Australian ... (BBC News)

Another man was critically injured and remained trapped 500m underground for almost four hours.

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