China mine: Xiaojiawan blast death toll rises to 43 (BBC)

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The number of dead in China's worst mine accident in recent years has risen to 43, with three men still trapped underground, state media say.

About 150 miners were in the Xiaojiawan coal mine in Sichuan province when a gas explosion occurred on Wednesday.

Fifty of the survivors are suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning and another seven are reported to be in critical condition.

The mine owners have been detained pending an investigation.

Accidents are frequent in China's mining industry, which is criticised for poor safety standards.
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more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-19447526




ETA: bold text -- shouldn't this be more or less standard procedure in any mining "accident" (i.e. consequence of deliberate negligence) ?

[AverageJoe90]

1. R.I.P. to all the victims. nt =(