13 killed in China coal mine blast
October 19th, 2011 - 9:44 pm ICT by IANSBeijing, Oct 19 (IANS) At least 13 people were killed in a coal mine blast in western China’ Chongqing municipality, Xinhua reported Wednesday.
The accident took place at Fufa Coal Mine in Dashu township of Fengjie county at about 1.10 p.m. Monday, when 16 miners were working underground, the Chongqing municipal authorities said in a statement.
Nine people died instantly while four people were later found dead, the statement said, adding that at least three miners were rescued.
Rescuers retrieved the bodies of four miners after two days of searches, taking the toll to 13, it said.
Police have detained six people in connection with the accident.
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