Five officials are under investigation in northern China after 22 miners were killed when their transport crashed into the side of a mine tunnel, local authorities said.

The accident, which left another 28 miners injured, happened last Saturday in the region of Inner Mongolia after the vehicle experienced brake failure.

A photo published by state-run media shows a bus-like vehicle with heavy damage to its front resting against the side of a tunnel wall.

Five officials "are suspected of serious violations of the law and are currently undergoing disciplinary review and supervision investigation", a local government disciplinary commission said in a statement.

Ten suspects have been detained in the incident, the official Xinhua news agency reported. It is unclear immediately whether these include the officials under probe.

Investigators said the vehicle was overloaded -- carrying 50 people instead of 30 -- and had been illegally bought online, Xinhua reported.&nbsp;

It added that the vehicle was meant for overground transport, but had instead been used in a tunnel at the lead, zinc and silver mine of the Yinman Mining Company.

Deadly mining accidents remain common in China despite efforts to improve conditions and crack down on illegal mines, particularly those that produce coal.

Five officials are under investigation in northern China after 22 miners were killed when their transport crashed into the side of a mine tunnel, local authorities said.

Five officials are under investigation in northern China after 22 miners were killed when their transport crashed into the side of a mine tunnel, local authorities said. The accident, which left another 28 miners injured, happened last Saturday in the region of Inner Mongolia after the vehicle experienced brake failure. A photo published by state-run media shows a bus-like vehicle with heavy damage to its front resting against the side of a tunnel wall. Five officials "are suspected of serious violations of the law and are currently undergoing disciplinary review and supervision investigation", a local government disciplinary commission said in a statement. Ten suspects have been detained in the incident, the official Xinhua news agency reported. It is unclear immediately whether these include the officials under probe. Investigators said the vehicle was overloaded -- carrying 50 people instead of 30 -- and had been illegally bought online, Xinhua reported. It added that the vehicle was meant for overground transport, but had instead been used in a tunnel at the lead, zinc and silver mine of the Yinman Mining Company. Deadly mining accidents remain common in China despite efforts to improve conditions and crack down on illegal mines, particularly those that produce coal.

China investigates officials after deadly mine accident

Seven coal miners have died and another four have been injured after a gas explosion in the central Hubei province in China, Associated Press reported today.&nbsp;

Rescue efforts are underway with rescuers trying to help the trapped and trying to pump in air into the mine shaft, AP said. &nbsp;

Five miners managed to flee immediately;the number of people working in the mine is not known.

This is the third major mining accident in China this week.&nbsp;A total of 60 people have died in all the explosions.&nbsp;

Previously, thirty two people were declared dead in an explosion at a coal mine in north China&#39;s Inner Mongolia region.&nbsp;

As many as 21 people were declared dead in a coal mine explosion last Tuesday.&nbsp;

A slate of gas explosions in the world&#39;s largest producer of coal has called for stringent measures to priortise safety over profits.&nbsp;

(WION)

This is the third major mining accident in China in the last week

Seven coal miners have died and another four have been injured after a gas explosion in the central Hubei province in China, Associated Press reported today. Rescue efforts are underway with rescuers trying to help the trapped and trying to pump in air into the mine shaft, AP said. Five miners managed to flee immediately;the number of people working in the mine is not known. This is the third major mining accident in China this week. A total of 60 people have died in all the explosions. Previously, thirty two people were declared dead in an explosion at a coal mine in north China's Inner Mongolia region. As many as 21 people were declared dead in a coal mine explosion last Tuesday. A slate of gas explosions in the world's largest producer of coal has called for stringent measures to priortise safety over profits. (WION)

China: 7 dead in mine blast; 60 miners killed in a week

&nbsp;Thirty two&nbsp;people were declared dead in an explosion at a coal mine in north China&#39;s Inner Mongolia region, news agency Xinhua reported. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The mine was being operated by the Baoma Mining Co in the Yuanbaoshan district.&nbsp;

About 181 people were working underground at the time, reported PTI; 149 of them were able to get out.&nbsp;

About 268 policemen and 119 rescue and medical staff were rushed to the aid of the workers.&nbsp;

According to earlier reports, rescue operations were hampered due to an excess of debris on site.

This is the second major accident this week in the world&#39;s largest coal-producing country.&nbsp;

As many as 21 people were confirmed dead, with one still reported trapped, after an explosion at an unlicenced mine in Qitaihe City on Tuesday.

The explosion was reported to be an accident.&nbsp;The owner and manager of the mine were taken into custody.&nbsp;

(WION with inputs from PTI)

This is the second big mine accident in China this week; 21 miners died in an accident Tuesday

Thirty two people were declared dead in an explosion at a coal mine in north China's Inner Mongolia region, news agency Xinhua reported. The mine was being operated by the Baoma Mining Co in the Yuanbaoshan district. About 181 people were working underground at the time, reported PTI; 149 of them were able to get out. About 268 policemen and 119 rescue and medical staff were rushed to the aid of the workers. According to earlier reports, rescue operations were hampered due to an excess of debris on site. This is the second major accident this week in the world's largest coal-producing country. As many as 21 people were confirmed dead, with one still reported trapped, after an explosion at an unlicenced mine in Qitaihe City on Tuesday. The explosion was reported to be an accident. The owner and manager of the mine were taken into custody. (WION with inputs from PTI)

China: 32 people declared dead after explosion at coal mine

At least 18 people were killed and two more missing after an explosion on Tuesday in a Chinese coal mine, state media reported, the latest disaster in the country&#39;s notoriously dangerous mines.

A gas explosion ripped through the colliery in the northwestern Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Tuesday morning.

The mine was operated by Linli Coal Mining company in the city of Shizuishan, the official Xinhua news agency reported.&nbsp;

In a report late on Tuesday it said a miner had died after he was rescued and 17 bodies had been recovered from the mineshaft, with two people still missing.

20 miners were working under ground at the time of the incident. More than 200 rescuers are at the pit, it added.

China is the world&#39;s largest coal producer and deadly mining accidents are common.&nbsp;

In March 19 people were killed in a coal mine accident in the northern province of Shanxi.

Officials say the number dying annually in the country&#39;s mines has fallen substantially in the past decade, to fewer than 1,000 a year. But some rights groups argue the actual figures are significantly higher due to under-reporting.

Many accidents are caused by corrupt bosses seeking profits over worker safety.

Industrial safety standards are often flouted in China even though deadly incidents regularly make national news.&nbsp;

China has vowed to cut some two million jobs in its coal and steel industries, which suffer from massive overcapacity.

(AFP)

20 miners were working under ground at the time of the incident. More than 200 people were deployed for rescue operations

At least 18 people were killed and two more missing after an explosion on Tuesday in a Chinese coal mine, state media reported, the latest disaster in the country's notoriously dangerous mines. A gas explosion ripped through the colliery in the northwestern Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Tuesday morning. The mine was operated by Linli Coal Mining company in the city of Shizuishan, the official Xinhua news agency reported. In a report late on Tuesday it said a miner had died after he was rescued and 17 bodies had been recovered from the mineshaft, with two people still missing. 20 miners were working under ground at the time of the incident. More than 200 rescuers are at the pit, it added. China is the world's largest coal producer and deadly mining accidents are common. In March 19 people were killed in a coal mine accident in the northern province of Shanxi. Officials say the number dying annually in the country's mines has fallen substantially in the past decade, to fewer than 1,000 a year. But some rights groups argue the actual figures are significantly higher due to under-reporting. Many accidents are caused by corrupt bosses seeking profits over worker safety. Industrial safety standards are often flouted in China even though deadly incidents regularly make national news. China has vowed to cut some two million jobs in its coal and steel industries, which suffer from massive overcapacity. (AFP)

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