Gleision colliery rescue under way - in pictures

Two mine rescue workers leave the Rhos community centre Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Mine rescue workers prepare to join the continuing operation Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Firemen sort out their kit Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Chris Margetts, from south Wales fire and rescue service, Superintendent Phil Davies and Peter Hain, MP for Neath, speak to the media Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Secretary of state for Wales Cheryl Gillan speaks with a woman outside the community centre in Cilybebyll Photograph: Tim Ireland/PA

Rescue workers at the entrance of the Gleision colliery Photograph: Carl Ryan/AFP/Getty Images

Community centre in Cilybebell where two mine rescue workers take a break from the rescue effort Photograph: Wales News Service

Rescue workers assemble near the Gleision colliery Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters

Emergency service crews working outside the Gleision colliery near Cilybebyll, in Swansea valley Photograph: Carl Ryan/Athena Pictures

Firefighters join the rescue effort at the Gleision mine Photograph: Wales News Service

A South Wales air ambulance helicopter leaves the mine Photograph: Wales News Service

Peter Hain MP for Neath speaks to media as rescue attempts take place Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Rescue workers rest during operation Photograph: Aled Llywelyn/LNP

Activity continues through the night to rescue the trapped miners Photograph: Aled Llywelyn/LNP