Overnight, the explosion at the Massey Energy mine in Raleigh County, West Virginia has gone from six dead to 25 dead, making it the worst mining disaster in over two decades. With only 200 employees, one out of every eight working at the site died in the explosion. And more are feared dead.
25 Confirmed Dead in Massey Mine Explosion |
| By: David Dayen Tuesday April 6, 2010 6:55 am |


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