In pictures: US mine tragedy
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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. -
Earlier, relatives had celebrated news of the "miracle" that 12 miners had been found alive. -
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. -
Rescuers knew they were battling against the clock before the men ran out of air, food and water. -
Families had faced an agonising wait for news and had gathered together at the Sago Baptist Church. -
West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin was with the families and had said it would take nothing less than a miracle to save the men. -
Anna McCloy, wife of the only survivor, was among those waiting for news of the group's fate. -
The families had been rejoicing for nearly three hours when they were told the men had not survived. -
Mining officials tried to explain what happened at a news conference, but there were tough questions over how the miscommunication occurred. -
St Joseph's Hospital had prepared for the arrival of any survivors. -
Ambulances rushed from the scene, but it transpired only one miner was still alive, Randal McCloy Junior.