20 miners die in Shanxi blast

Source: CCTV.com | 03-23-2007 17:33

Rescuers are looking for a miner trapped after a deadly explosion at a Shanxi coal mine, which killed another 20 men. The blast happened March 18th at the Miaojiang Coal Mine in Jincheng City.

After the explosion, the mine's owner attempted to cover up the accident. Eleven people have been arrested in connection with the accident.

Police are still searching for another three. While rescue efforts are going on, compensation has already begun to get paid out to the victims' families. The coal mine is said to have been operating illegally.

Editor:Du Xiaodan