Rescue under way

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June 17, 2021

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Source: Xinhua | 00:00 UTC+8 June 17, 2021 |

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Seven people are trapped following a coal mine collapse in Linxian County, north China’s Shanxi Province, local authorities said yesterday.

The accident happened about 8am yesterday in a transportation tunnel of a coal mine operated by Shanxi Jinliu energy company.

Rescuers have established contact with those trapped and they are in stable condition. Food and water have been delivered to them.

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