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Transformer explodes in Turkish coal mine; 201 die in fire
A fire caused by a transformer explosion in a coal mine in western Turkey killed 201 people, Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz told reporters early Wednesday. (CNN)
The Natural Disaster and Emergency Coordination Directorate said 80 injured people have been rescued and eight uninjured people were rescued. Crowds gathered around the rescue operation in the post-midnight darkness Wednesday.
Earlier, Manisa Mayor Cengiz Ergun told CNN Turk that the death toll was 166. CNN Turk aired the rescue of one miner to a cheering crowd.