4 dead in coal mine accident in north China
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Updated: 2021-03-26 14:09
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TAIYUAN -- The four workers trapped in a coal mine shaft following a coal and gas outburst accident on Thursday in North China's Shanxi province were confirmed dead, rescuers said Friday.
Their bodies were all retrieved as of 10:35 am Friday, and the rescue work has completed, according to the rescue headquarters of the accident.
The accident happened at 3:51 am Thursday, when 12 workers were digging a tunnel underground for a colliery company in Zuoquan County under Huayang New Material Technology Group Co., Ltd. Among them, eight were lifted from underground.
Further investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
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