Four killed in China mine blast

July 8th, 2010 - 11:22 am ICT by IANS  

Beijing, July 8 (IANS) An explosion at a coal mine in China early Thursday left at least four people dead and 34 injured.
The blast took place at Fenghuangling Coal Mine in Pingdingshan city, Henan province, a government official said.

Rescuers were trying to ascertain whether any workers had been trapped due to the explosion, Xinhua reported.

The injured were being treated in a local hospital.

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