20 trapped in coalmine accident in China

Press Trust of India  |  Beijing 

Twenty workers were trapped in a Chinese coal mine after its roof collapsed, local officials said on Saturday.

The mine's roof collapsed in northwest China's province, state-run agency quoted officials as saying.

The accident happened in the city of around 6 pm local time. Rescuers have rushed to the scene.

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First Published: Sat, January 12 2019. 21:10 IST