2020.12.05 10:56 GMT+8

18 killed, one rescued in mine accident in southwest China

Updated 2020.12.05 11:13 GMT+8
CGTN

Eighteen people have been found dead and one person was rescued following a mine accident in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality that was caused by excessive levels of carbon monoxide, officials said on Saturday. 

The accident happened at around 5 pm BJT on Friday in Yongchuan District. Rescue work and an investigation into the accident are underway. 

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