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<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAll 955 workers from a gold mine in South Africa have been safely brought back to the surface.<\/p>\n
They had been trapped underground since a power cut struck on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n
\u201cEverybody\u2019s out,\u201d said James Wellsted, a spokesman for the operating firm Sibanye-Stillwater. He said there were \u201ccases of dehydration and high blood pressure but nothing serious\u201d.<\/p>\n
South Africa is a leading gold producer, but safety in the industry is often questioned.<\/p>\n
The Beatrix mine is in Welkom town, about 290km (180 miles) south-west of Johannesburg. It is owned by Sibanye-Stillwater mining firm.<\/p>\n
It has 23 levels, going down to 1,000 metres (3,280 ft) below ground.<\/p>\n
The accident is thought to have occurred when a storm knocked over an electricity pylon close to the site, triggering a huge power cut.<\/p>\n
But on Friday morning electricity was finally restored to a lift, enabling the workers\u2019 release.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was stressful, there was not enough ventilation,\u201d said mineworker Mike Khonto. \u201cThankfully our management managed to send us food and water.\u201d<\/p>\n
They are being taken for food and showers upon their release, before having medical health checks.<\/p>\n
Anxious family members had gathered along the road to the mine but were kept back by security forces.<\/p>\n
Mr Wellsted said there was \u201cno indication so far that anyone has been in distress\u201d but it had been a \u201ctraumatic experience\u201d.<\/p>\n
Trade union officials had previously said they feared that the lives of the miners were at risk.<\/p>\n
More than 80 fatalities were recorded in South African mines in 2017.<\/p>\n
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