18 Chinese miners killed in underground gas leak

Eighteen miners were confirmed dead yesterday after a carbon monoxide leak at Diaoshuidong coal mine in the city of Chongqing in southwestern China, state media reported, with rescue efforts under way to reach five others still trapped underground. CCTV reported of one survivor. The accident occurred while workers were dismantling underground mining equipment.

Source: AFP

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