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CHINA / Regional |
Coal mine collapse traps 7 in North China(Xinhua)
Updated: 2007-09-05 23:57 TAIYUAN -- A coal mine collapsed on Wednesday in North China's coal-rich Shanxi Province, trapping seven miners working underground, local authorities said. The accident happened at about 1:20 pm at the Liujialiang Coal Mine in Xinzhou City, according to a spokesman of the Shanxi Provincial Coal Mine Safety Administration. He said local authorities are organizing rescue efforts and provided no more details. The coal mine is owned by the Xuangang Coal and Power Company under the Datong Coal Mine Group. |
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