HUNTINGTON, Utah (AP) - A coal mine collapsed Monday in central Utah, trapping six miners less than 20 miles from the epicenter of a 4.0 magnitude earthquake, authorities said.
The Genwal mine reported a "cave-in" at 3:50 a.m. MDT, an hour after the earthquake, the Emery County sheriff's office said.
"Rescue workers are on scene trying to locate six miners that are unaccounted for," the sheriff's office. Rocky Mountain Power, a utility with a power plant in the area, sent a rescue team and heavy equipment, spokesman Dave Eskelsen said.
A command center was being set up in Huntington, about 15 miles from the mine, said Teresa Behunin, an accountant affiliated with the mine. She had no other details.
Todd wrote: Not anyone we know, I hope?
Myrna wrote: I don't know. They are having a difficult time getting to them. Dad and I tried to call Garth but he and Alyce were in Provo getting his treatment so we left a message and they have not called back. Love, M
