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8 still trapped in NE China iron mine flooding

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2019-05-17 16:30:31Xinhua Editor : Gu Liping ECNS App Download

Another nine people have escaped the flooded iron mine in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, leaving eight still trapped.

The accident occurred at Cuihongshan iron mine in Xunke County around 3 a.m. when 43 people were working in the mine, according to the county government.

So far, a total of 35 people have got out of the mine as of noon time, and eight remain trapped.

Some 100 rescuers are trying to reach the trapped people.

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