Gold mine accident kills 7 in East China

Xinhua | Updated: 2026-02-10 00:21

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JINAN -- A gold mine accident in East China's Shandong province claimed seven lives on Saturday, local authorities said on Monday.

According to the emergency management department of Zhaoyuan city, a cage-fall accident occurred in a shaft at Canzhuang gold mine at 8:50 am Saturday, resulting in the deaths of seven people.

Investigations into the cause of the accident and the suspected concealment of the accident have been launched.

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