7 trapped miners rescued in North China coal mine accident
Xinhua | Updated: 2021-06-18 09:40
TAIYUAN -- Seven people who were trapped in a coal mine roof collapse were all rescued in North China's Shanxi province on Friday, rescuers said.
The miners were lifted out of the tunnel at 5:13 am Friday after being trapped for almost two days in Taiye Coal Mine operated by Shanxi Jinliu energy company in Linxian County.
The accident happened at about 8 a.m. Wednesday in a transportation tunnel of the mine.
The rescued miners have been sent to a hospital for a comprehensive health check, and the investigation of the accident is underway.
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