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Death toll from mine blast in Hebei rises to 10
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2005-06-10 15:05 The death toll of the
explosion at an iron mine in Shahe City of north China's Hebei Province on
Wednesday rose to 10 as of Friday, according to the provincial work safety
supervision administration.
The victims, including a four-year-old child, came from Hebei and Shaanxi
provinces. The wounded were under treatment in hospital and in stable condition.
The above-ground explosion occurred at 2:00 a.m. Wednesday close to a miners'
dormitory in Baita Township of Shahe City. The explosion, fueled by 70 boxes of
dynamites totaling 1,000 kg, has turned seven nearby dormitories, a workshop and
a warehouse into ruins.
Only one dead miner has been identified, and the remaining nineneed to be
identified through DNA tests.
The owner of the iron mine has fled with money, said the police,who are
chasing the suspect. Initial investigation showed this wasa criminal case.
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