Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
LANZHOU, May 20 (Xinhua) — Three people are missing after a coal mine accident in Pingchuan District of Baiyin City, northwest China’s Gansu Province, local authorities said Tuesday morning.
The accident occurred on Monday at 19:43 as a result of a groundwater breakthrough. Of the 133 miners working at the time, 130 were safely evacuated. The remaining three, as of 8:10 Tuesday morning, are missing.
Local authorities quickly launched an emergency response mode after the accident. Rescue operations at the scene continue. -0-