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20:44, 05-Jun-2018
Iron ore mine blast in NE China kills 11
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At least 11 people were killed and nine were injured in an explosion that took place at an iron ore mine in Benxi City, northeast China’s Liaoning Province.
Twenty-five others are still trapped underground. Local rescuers have been able to make contact with some of them.
The accident occurred at 4:10 p.m. BJT (0810 GMT) on Tuesday at an iron ore mine, which belongs to Huamei Group.
Early reports showed that an explosive-laden vehicle, also belonging to the company group, blew up near the mine pit.
All the injured have been sent to the hospital. Rescue work is underway.
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