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ANKARA, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- At least 11 people have died in a mine collapse on Nov. 17 in the Sirvan district of Turkey's southeastern province of Siirt, state-run Anadolu Agency reported.
The bodies were found at the Madenkoy copper mine, while search and rescue teams are still working to locate five other miners trapped underground.
The mine's operating manager was remanded in custody, on a charge of negligence relating to safety regulations, two days after the accident.
Heavy rainfall is believed to have triggered a landslide that caused the mine collapse.
