National

Rescuers Make Slow Progress in Reaching Miners

By Carrie Kahn

Published August 7, 2007 at 1:00 PM PDT

This story was published more than 17 years ago.

Rescuers are working around the clock to reach six coal miners trapped more than 1,500 feet underground in Huntington, Utah.

One of the owners of the the Crandall Canyon Mine says it will take at least three days to get to the miners; it's not clear whether any of the men are still alive.

Become a KPBS sponsor

National

Carrie Kahn

Carrie Kahn is NPR's International Correspondent based in Mexico City, Mexico. She covers Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America. Kahn's reports can be heard on NPR's award-winning news programs including All Things Considered, Morning Edition and Weekend Edition, and on NPR.org.

Special Election: San Diego County Supervisor District 1

A big decision awaits some voters this July as the race for San Diego County’s Supervisor District 1 seat heats up. Are you ready to vote? Check out the KPBS Voter Hub to learn about the candidates, the key issues the board is facing and how you can make your voice heard.

Explore →

More News