Flood traps 28 in China mine

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Agence France-Presse

Flood traps 28 in China mine
(AFP) – 1 hour ago

BEIJING — A flood in a coal mine in southwest China trapped 28 people on Sunday 28, state media reported.

The accident occurred at 11 am (0300 GMT) near the city of Neijiang in Sichuan province, Xinhua reported, citing local authorities.

A total of 41 miners were working in the Batian coal mine when the flood hit, but 13 escaped, the report said.

A rescue operation was in progress and the whereabouts of the trapped miners were not immediately known.



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[jaxx]

1. Mine safety seems to be nonexistent.

The miners in New Zealand and now these at the same time. Safety really needs to be addressed world wide and a better solution found.

[midnight]

2. K&R for their safe return to their families, and safer standards.