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Death toll in central China coal mine accident rises to 13

Xinhua
Thirteen people have been confirmed dead and three others remain missing after an accident on Friday afternoon at a coal mine in the city of Pingdingshan,Henan Province.
Xinhua

Thirteen people have been confirmed dead and three others remain missing after an accident on Friday afternoon at a coal mine in the city of Pingdingshan, central China's Henan Province, the owner of the mine said Sunday.

The accident happened at 2:55 pm Friday at a coal mine of Pingdingshan Tianan Coal Mining Co., Ltd. Preliminary investigations show that it was caused by a coal and gas outburst. Rescue work is still underway.


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