S. Africa Mine Mishap
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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Three miners were killed and 94 injured in an accident at a South African gold mine Tuesday, mine owner Anglovaal said.
A statement said eight of the injured were in serious condition after the accident, apparently involving a malfunction in the hoist bringing miners to the surface, at Hartebeestfontein mine in western Transvaal province.
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