Chifeng colliery explosion claims 32 lives
(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2016-12-04
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A miner, with tears in his eyes, is ready for rescuing the trapped workers during the gas explosion that took place in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on the early morning of Dec 4. Occurring around 11:30 am on Dec 3, the accident claimed 32 miners’ lives, and 149 workers were rescued in the disaster. [Photo/Xinhua] |
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Rescuers take the lift and walk out the mine at the accident site of the blast. The blasted colliery is attached to the Baoma Mining Company, whose directors have been under investigation for their accountabilities, according the local authorities. [Photo/Xinhua] |
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