18 dead in China coal mine accident
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Published: 16:36, 8 May 2017
Update: 15:18, 26 July 2020
International Desk: A coal mine accident in central China's Hunan Province has killed 18 people, local authorities said Monday.
A gas leaking occurred at the Jilinqiao colliery in Huangfengqiao Township, Youxian County, when a total of 55 workers were working in the mining shaft, China's News Agency (Xinhua) reported.
Rescuers have brought 37 miners to safety and sent them for hospital treatment.
Investigators are still testing substances in the poisonous gas.
Police have detained those responsible for accident pending investigation.
Source: Agencies
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