5 trapped in north China coal mine accident
Xinhua | Updated: 2020-04-15 11:37
TAIYUAN -- Five miners have been trapped after a coal mine accident in North China's Shanxi province, according to Datong Coal Mine Group.
The accident happened at 2:45 pm Tuesday when the roof suddenly caved in at a working platform in a coal mine operated by a company of the group. Of the 13 miners working at the platform, eight came out of the mine safely.
Rescue work is underway. By about 3:30 am Wednesday, rescuers had established contact with the trapped miners.
A preliminary investigation showed that the accident was caused by the collapse of the supporting structure due to lamprophyre.
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