11 killed, 6 missing in N. China coal mine accident

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2007-04-19 13:50

SHIJIAZHUANG -- Eleven people have been killed and six others are missing following an explosion in a coal mine in north China's Hebei Province early Thursday, local work safety authorities said.

The accident took place at about 2 am at Dashucun Coal Mine in Handan City.

Rescue operations are underway.



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