UNDERGROUND MINING

Gas burst in Chinese coal mine kills 13

425 individuals were working in the mine when the incident occurred, three remain missing

Local authorities are organizing a search and rescue plan for missing individuals. Photo: HAO YUAN/XINHUA

Local authorities are organizing a search and rescue plan for missing individuals. Photo: HAO YUAN/XINHUA

The accident, attributed to a coal and gas outburst resulting from a sudden release of pressure, took place around 3pm in Pingdingshan City. The mine is owned by Pingdingshan Tian'an Coal Mining Company,...

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