8 still trapped in NE China iron mine flooding

HARBIN -- Another nine people have escaped the flooded iron mine in Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, leaving eight still trapped.

The accident occurred at Cuihongshan iron mine in Xunke County around 3 am when 43 people were working in the mine, according to the county government.

So far, a total of 35 people have got out of the mine as of noon time, and eight remain trapped.

Some 100 rescuers are trying to reach the trapped people.