Relief work starts for mine blast
(CRIENGLISH.com)
Updated: 2005-02-17 15:15

Relief Work has started for families of the victims of the mine explosion in Fuxin, in Northeastern China's Liaoning Province.

Meanwhile, rescue efforts for the miners trapped underground are continuing.

The death toll from Monday's gas blast has so far climbed to 210.

Five miners are still missing and the rescue team is making all-out efforts to find them.

All mines belonging to the Fuxin Mining Group have halted operation to undergo a production security check.

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