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3 dead, 19 trapped in S China's coal mine accident

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2011-07-02 17:13

A hole is seen as a mine collapse in the city of Heshan in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region on July 2, 2011. Three miners were killed and another 19 are still trapped in it. [Photo/Xinhua]

HESHAN, Guangxi - Three miners were killed and another 19 are still trapped in a mine collapse that occurred on Saturday in the city of Heshan in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, according to a city government official.

The trapped coal miners are located in a mine shaft more than 300 meters below ground. A rescue team has been sent down into the shaft to locate the trapped miners, the official said.

The official added that the miners are currently located in a difficult-to-reach section of the shaft, which may complicate rescue efforts.