South Africa gold mine: Rescue underway for 955 trapped workers

A rescue operation is underway to release 955 workers from a gold mine in South Africa after a power cut left them trapped.
A spokesman for the mine's operating company said on Friday morning that power had been restored to a lift to release them.
The miners have been trapped underground since Wednesday night.
South Africa is a leading gold producer, but safety in the industry is often questioned.
The Beatrix mine is in Welkom town, about 290km (180 miles) south-west of Johannesburg. It is owned by Sibanye-Stillwater mining firm.
It has 23 levels, going down to 1,000 metres (3,280 ft) below ground.
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The workers are expected to get taken for food and showers upon their release, before having medical health checks.
A reporter for the AFP news agency said several ambulances arrived overnight at the site.