Five killed, one injured in coal mine accident in China
Five workers were killed while another remained trapped in a coal mine accident that occurred yesterday in east China's Fujian Province, local authorities said today. The accident took place at a coal mine in Yongding District, Longyan, the district's publicity department said, without elaborating on the kind of accident. Nine people were working underground when the accident took place. Read the details here.
Investigation into the cause of accident underway
Five have been confirmed dead, one injured and two others were lifted to safety, state-media reported. The search operation to rescue the trapped miner is on. The coal mine owner has been taken into custody. An investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
