poon cho tang SG Only one of 12 miners trapped underground in West Virginia was found alive, hours after it had been reported the 12 had survived. A 13th miner had been found dead earlier.
poon cho tang SG Earlier, relatives had celebrated news of the "miracle" that 12 miners had been found alive.
poon cho tang SG The 13 coal miners were trapped 70 metres underground after the mine explosion early on Monday. They are thought to have been poisoned by toxic fumes.
poon cho tang SG Rescuers knew they were battling against the clock before the men ran out of air, food and water.
poon cho tang SG Families had faced an agonising wait for news and had gathered together at the Sago Baptist Church.
poon cho tang SG West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin was with the families and had said it would take nothing less than a miracle to save the men.
poon cho tang SG Anna McCloy, wife of the only survivor, was among those waiting for news of the group's fate.
poon cho tang SG The families had been rejoicing for nearly three hours when they were told the men had not survived.
poon cho tang SG Mining officials tried to explain what happened at a news conference, but there were tough questions over how the miscommunication occurred.
poon cho tang SG Ambulances rushed from the scene, but it transpired only one miner was still alive, Randal McCloy Junior.
