Russian officials say an explosion at a coal mine in the country's north has killed 18 miners.
Some reports say the cause of the blast was a build-up of methane gas. The reports have not been confirmed.
Officials say 10 bodies have so far been brought up from the mine.
Only a handful of miners are reported to have been rescued from the mine.
The deadly accident took place Monday in Russia's Komi region.
Some reports say the cause of the blast was a build-up of methane gas. The reports have not been confirmed.
Officials say 10 bodies have so far been brought up from the mine.
Only a handful of miners are reported to have been rescued from the mine.
The deadly accident took place Monday in Russia's Komi region.