Overview
- Officials say one miner remains unaccounted for roughly three-quarters of a mile underground in Nicholas County.
- County leaders reported an old mine wall failed around 1 p.m. Friday, allowing water to inundate a section of the Rolling Thunder Mine.
- All other miners were safely located following the flooding incident.
- Overnight pumping and underground assessments are ongoing as responders work to lower water levels and advance the search.
- State mining safety officials are leading the response with support from the Emergency Management Division, DEP, State Police, MSHA, local crews, and the National Cave and Rescue Commission.