Second Worker Trapped in Kentucky Building Collapse Found Dead

After days of relentless efforts, the second worker trapped in the building collapse in Martin County, Kentucky, has been found dead. The collapse occurred at the Martin Mine Prep Plant on Tuesday evening. The workers, identified as Bill Ray Daniels and Alvin Nees, were salvaging material from the building when it crumbled. Daniels was pronounced dead at the scene, and efforts to rescue Nees continued for two more days. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear expressed his sadness over the situation and called it heartbreaking, urging everyone to pray for the families of the two workers. The remote location of the incident posed communication challenges for first responders, but they persevered in their rescue attempts. Governor Beshear declared a state of emergency to mobilize resources to the area. The bodies of both workers are being recovered from the rubble. The collapse of the coal preparation plant has brought devastation to the Martin County community.

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