Gas leak in coal mine kills 18 in China
News Agencies
| Updated on: 8 May 2017, 14:48 IST
At least 18 workers were killed in a gas leak at a coal mine in China's Hunan province, local media reports said.
The incident happened on 7 May when miners were working in the shaft of the mine in Hunan province's Youxian County, Xinhua News agency reported.
Thirty-seven miners have been rescued in the incident.
Six officials, including a deputy county chief, have been sacked after the incident.
Coal mine accidents are frequent in the region as the mines lack enforcement of safety standards.
-ANI
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