2 dead, 9 trapped after mine roof collapses

A roof collapse at a mine on Monday has left two dead, with nine still trapped, in Nandan county, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, according to the local authority.

The Ministry of Emergency Management has sent a team to guide rescue efforts, and the provincial government has mobilized the fire department, healthcare workers, armed police and two professional rescue teams.

Qingda Xiyuan Mine Investment Co Ltd, which controls the mine, was found to have covered up the accident and tried to rescue the miners itself after the accident took place at 6:30 pm on Monday.