16 killed in Chongqing coal mine accident

By Deng Rui in Chongqing | chinadaily.com.cn/Xinhua | Updated: 2020-09-27 09:18
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Rescuers arrive at a coal mine in Southwest China's Chongqing municipality, Sept 27, 2020. A total of 17 people were trapped in the coal mine due to excessive level of carbon monoxide in Chongqing, local authorities said Sunday. The accident happened in the Qijiang district early Sunday morning. Rescuers have rushed to the scene. [Photo/Xinhua]

A total of 16 people were killed in a coal mine due to excessive levels of carbon monoxide in Southwest China's Chongqing municipality, local authorities said Sunday.

The accident occurred at the Songzao coal mine, which belongs to a local energy company, in Qijiang district early Sunday morning, according to the district government.

The burning of belts in the mine caused carbon monoxide to exceed the safety limit, trapping 17 people. Among them, 16 have been confirmed dead, while the other is being treated at the hospital.

An investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.

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