Gas leak in Chinese coal mine claims more lives

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A gas leak from a coal mine in Central China has caused 30 deaths as of Monday, Chinese state media has said. The gas leak occurred while more than 276 workers were underground. 239 have escaped, but more are feared dead after more than 2,500 tons of coal dust smothered the pit after a gas […]

A gas leak from a coal mine in Central China has caused 30 deaths as of Monday, Chinese state media has said.

The gas leak occurred while more than 276 workers were underground. 239 have escaped, but more are feared dead after more than 2,500 tons of coal dust smothered the pit after a gas leak which has significantly hampered rescue efforts. Seven more miners are still under ground, but hope for finding them alive is slim.

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