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8 miners die in blast

Eight miners were confirmed dead in a coal and gas explosion in central China鈥檚 Henan Province, local authorities said yesterday.

Despite all-out rescue efforts, the miners died from suffocation as they were buried under coal in the coal mine in Hebi City, the city government said.

The accident occurred about 5:50pm Friday in the colliery operated by Hebi Coal and Electric Co. Ltd. Of the 355 people working underground, 347 were brought safely to the surface. Investigations are continuing.


 

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