Death toll in Xinjiang mine blast rises to 34
(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2005-07-11 17:33

The death toll confirmed from a coal mine blast in northwest China's Xinjiang had risen to 34 by 15:30pm Monday, according to a cnradio.com.cn report.

Chinese rescuers are ready to enter a coal mine pit in the city of Fukang, Northwest China's Xinjiang Autonomous Region July 11, 2005.[Xinhua]

Only four of the 87 miners were found survived the accident so far, and the fate of 49 others are unknown.

At about 2:30am Monday, a gas explosion ripped through the coal mine in Fukang, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. At the time of the accident, 87 miners were working underground in the mine, according to State Administration of Work Safety.

Local leaders and leaders from the administration have rushed to the mine to organize rescue work. And rescue operation is underway.

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