Flooded mine in China traps 29 workers
A mine in the northwest Xinjiang region experienced an underground flood on Saturday evening, affecting 29 workers. Eight workers have been rescued and the remaining 21 are still trapped.
The accident occurred at the Fengyuan Coal mine in Hutubi County as upgrades were being conducted. According to the
Times, the coal mine’s licence was revoked last year due to safety concerns.
A coal mine in China (Peter Van den Bossche, Wikimedia Commons)
The flood occurred around 6:10 p.m. local time Saturday, according to the Xinhua News Agency, with the cause remaining unclear. Power outages ensued as well as the loss of communication lines.