World News | 2 Killed, 6 Missing in Coal Mine Accident in China

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Two persons were killed and six others went missing following a gas outburst in a coal mine in central China's Henan Province, official media reported on Saturday.

Beijing, Jun 5 (PTI) Two persons were killed and six others went missing following a gas outburst in a coal mine in central China's Henan Province, official media reported on Saturday.

The accident happened at around 5:50 pm on Friday at a coal mine operated by Hebi Coal and Electric Co Ltd in Hebi City in Henan.

Two people were killed in the mishap, state-run CGTN reported.

Search and rescue efforts are continuing, local officials said.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)

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