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West Virginia Mining Tragedy

As the community of Montcoal, W. Va. reels from the loss of 25 miners in an underground explosion Monday, hope of rescuing the remaining four men was dwindling. Read the latest on the recovery effort and the mine's safety record below. Plus, watch the mining company’s CEO’s response, Obama’s condolences, and a victim's family shares its heartbreaking story.

Published Apr. 6 2010 8:09AM EDT

galleries/2010/04/06/west-virginia-mining-tragedy/west-va-mine-accident---5_ylcrjy — Matt Sullivan / Getty Images,Matt Sullivan

galleries/2010/04/06/west-virginia-mining-tragedy/west-va-mine-accident---5_hl0hqp — A section on the Upper Big Branch Mine on April 6 in Montcoal, West Virginia. Twenty-five miners were killed during an explosion at the Massey Energy Company's coal mine on Monday and rescue efforts for four miners that remain unaccounted for have been suspended due to conditions underground.