|
Updated: 10:46 PM Nov 20, 2009
explosion in a coal mine
Chinese authorities say 11 people have been
killed in a gas explosion in a coal mine and 128 others remain
trapped underground.
Posted: 10:46 PM Nov 20, 2009 |
|
Font Size:
BEIJING (AP) - Chinese authorities say 11 people have been
killed in a gas explosion in a coal mine and 128 others remain
trapped underground.
A statement by the State Administration of Work Safety says
another 389 people at the Xinxing mine in Heilongjiang province
managed to escape after the explosion early Saturday morning.
Earlier reports had no death toll.
A man answering the phone at the mine has said an unknown number
of people were injured.
The mine is run by one of China's biggest state-owned
companies.
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
More Stories
Video Reports 
| WTVY Most Popular | |
| 1. | Ap Awards Video Player |
| 2. | Ureport on WTVY.com |
WTVY.com Features
 |
Get the ingredients you need to cook with Rach all week long. |
 | |
 |
Today's Hits, Classics & Soaps. Don't miss an episode. |
| |
 |
Full length exclusive concerts from hot artists. |
| |
 |
Fitness Tips Lose Weight, Get Fit with Michele |
| |
 |
Take a break! Classic Pacman, Frogger, Asteroids and more. |
| |
 |
FREE Listings Sell almost anything locally. |
| |
