Five miners have been confirmed dead after being trapped in a coal mine accident Monday in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, local authorities said Tuesday.
The incident happened at about 9:50 a.m. on Monday at the Guantun coal mine in the city of Yan'an, according to the official.
Search and rescue efforts were immediately initiated after the accident happened.
A preliminary investigation by the rescuers showed the accident was caused by a gas explosion. Further investigation is currently underway.
Source(s): Xinhua News Agency