Local work safety watchdog confirmed Thursday a coverup of a coal mine flooding that left four people dead and five others injured in northwest China last week.
The accident occurred on Jan. 2 at the Jinyuan coal mine in Yugur autonomous county of Sunan, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, sources said.
Mine owners attempted to cover up the accident, but a whistle-blower tipped off work safety authorities on Wednesday, leading to an investigation that confirmed the accident.
Those responsible for the accident are under police custody, sources said. A further investigation is under way.
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