A mining accident in southwest China on Wednesday (Aug 21) killed seven people, with one person left trapped, according to China's local media.&nbsp;

The accident occurred at around 10 am as the workers were closing a ventilation shaft at a coal mine in Sichuan province of China's Leshan, China's state broadcaster CCTV reported.&nbsp;

However, the outlet has not given any details of what happened during the incident, but they stated that initially, the accident trapped eight people.&nbsp;

According to the state broadcaster, as of Wednesday afternoon, seven people have been found dead, and one other trapped person is still being searched for with all-out efforts.

Search and rescue operations are still underway for the missing person.

Although, mine safety in China has improved in recent decades, according to&nbsp;the local&nbsp;media reports, many of these were also once overlooked.&nbsp;

However, such kind of accidents in China are still taking place frequently in those industries where safety protocols are often neglected, majorly at the rudimentary sites.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/another-mine-accident-in-china-takes-11-lives-state-media-664042">Also Read: Another mine accident in China takes 11 lives: State media</a>

Earlier in March, two separate coal mine accidents killed 12 people in China in 24 hours. In the first accident, an underground coal bunker in Zhongyang County province collapsed, killing five people, and leaving two missing.&nbsp;

In the other accident, seven people were found dead and two were missing after a gas explosion at Huaihe Energy's coal mine in China's eastern Anhui province.&nbsp;

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In February last year, a major disaster happened when a slope at an open-pit coal mine in the northern Inner Mongolia region suddenly collapsed, burying dozens of people and vehicles.&nbsp;

Following this, the Chinese state media reported an official saying 53 people died or were unaccounted for when search and rescue work concluded two weeks later.&nbsp;

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A mining accident in southwest China on Wednesday (Aug 21) killed seven people, with one person left trapped, according to China's local media. The accident occurred at around 10 am as the workers were closing a ventilation shaft at a coal mine in Sichuan province of China's Leshan, China's state broadcaster CCTV reported.

A mining accident in southwest China on Wednesday (Aug 21) killed seven people, with one person left trapped, according to China's local media. The accident occurred at around 10 am as the workers were closing a ventilation shaft at a coal mine in Sichuan province of China's Leshan, China's state broadcaster CCTV reported. However, the outlet has not given any details of what happened during the incident, but they stated that initially, the accident trapped eight people. According to the state broadcaster, as of Wednesday afternoon, seven people have been found dead, and one other trapped person is still being searched for with all-out efforts. Search and rescue operations are still underway for the missing person. Although, mine safety in China has improved in recent decades, according to the local media reports, many of these were also once overlooked. However, such kind of accidents in China are still taking place frequently in those industries where safety protocols are often neglected, majorly at the rudimentary sites. Also Read: Another mine accident in China takes 11 lives: State media Earlier in March, two separate coal mine accidents killed 12 people in China in 24 hours. In the first accident, an underground coal bunker in Zhongyang County province collapsed, killing five people, and leaving two missing. In the other accident, seven people were found dead and two were missing after a gas explosion at Huaihe Energy's coal mine in China's eastern Anhui province. Watch | Section of mountain at Coal mine in China collapses, 10 killed × In February last year, a major disaster happened when a slope at an open-pit coal mine in the northern Inner Mongolia region suddenly collapsed, burying dozens of people and vehicles. Following this, the Chinese state media reported an official saying 53 people died or were unaccounted for when search and rescue work concluded two weeks later. (With inputs from agencies)

Seven killed in mining accident in southwest China

At least two people were killed and more than 50 trapped after a&nbsp;coal mine collapsed&nbsp;in northern China’s Inner Mongolia on Wednesday, according to state media.&nbsp;“The accident happened on Wednesday afternoon, and a preliminary investigation showed that more than 50 people were trapped under the mine,” state news agency Xinhua said.&nbsp;State broadcaster CCTV reported that “a number of workers and vehicles” were buried at the open-pit coal mine in Alxa Left Banner.

It said that the cave-in occurred over a “wide area” of a mine operated by the Xinjing Coal Mining Company.

Eight people had been rescued so far by 7pm (local time), of which two were confirmed dead later.&nbsp; 
 
Local authorities said that the rescue is underway as the search for 53 more people continues.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered officials to "do everything possible to search for and rescue the missing people", CCTV reported.

“Officials must use all their strength to rescue and treat the injured, protect the security of people's lives and property as well as overall social stability,” Xi was quoted as saying.

Inner Mongolia is a key region for mining coal and other minerals in China. Critics have pointed out that mining activities have ravaged the original landscape of mountains, grassy steppe and deserts.

Despite improvements in mine safety in recent decades, China still reports frequent accidents as safety protocols are often found to be lax, especially at far-flung sites.

In December, around 40 people were killed while working underground when a gold mine collapsed in the northwestern Xinjiang region.

In 2021, 20 miners were rescued from a flooded coal mine in northern Shanxi province while two others died.

(With inputs from agencies)

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At least two people were killed and more than 50 trapped after a coal mine collapsed in northern China’s Inner Mongolia on Wednesday, according to state media. “The accident happened on Wednesday afternoon, and a preliminary investigation showed that more than 50 people were trapped under the mine,” state news agency Xinhua said.

At least two people were killed and more than 50 trapped after a coal mine collapsed in northern China’s Inner Mongolia on Wednesday, according to state media. “The accident happened on Wednesday afternoon, and a preliminary investigation showed that more than 50 people were trapped under the mine,” state news agency Xinhua said. State broadcaster CCTV reported that “a number of workers and vehicles” were buried at the open-pit coal mine in Alxa Left Banner. It said that the cave-in occurred over a “wide area” of a mine operated by the Xinjing Coal Mining Company. Eight people had been rescued so far by 7pm (local time), of which two were confirmed dead later. Local authorities said that the rescue is underway as the search for 53 more people continues. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered officials to "do everything possible to search for and rescue the missing people", CCTV reported. “Officials must use all their strength to rescue and treat the injured, protect the security of people's lives and property as well as overall social stability,” Xi was quoted as saying. Inner Mongolia is a key region for mining coal and other minerals in China. Critics have pointed out that mining activities have ravaged the original landscape of mountains, grassy steppe and deserts. Despite improvements in mine safety in recent decades, China still reports frequent accidents as safety protocols are often found to be lax, especially at far-flung sites. In December, around 40 people were killed while working underground when a gold mine collapsed in the northwestern Xinjiang region. In 2021, 20 miners were rescued from a flooded coal mine in northern Shanxi province while two others died. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Two killed, over 50 trapped after coal mine collapse in China’s Inner Mongolia region

Workers trapped in a Chinese gold mine for more than nine days received more medical and food supplies on Tuesday, including bandages, blankets and porridge, but one of the group is in a critical condition with a severe head injury, state media said.

However,&nbsp;the miners had requested evening sausage and pickles as well as porridge but medical experts decided they should not eat hard food having only just regained their strength.&nbsp;

Fortified by the food and medical supplies - the fourth consignment to reach the group,&nbsp;two workers who had previously been very weak were able to walk again on Tuesday, Xinhua reported, citing a member of the rescue team.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/several-workers-still-trapped-in-chinas-gold-mine-notes-sent-to-rescuers-357409">Several workers still trapped in China's gold mine; notes sent to rescuers</a>

A total of 22 workers were left trapped in the Hushan mine, in Shandong province, after an explosion on January&nbsp;10. A week later, it emerged that at least 12 of them were still alive as a note retrieved from the mine said: "We hope the rescue won't stop."

A drilled channel on Sunday&nbsp;located 11 of the miners, who were working more than 600 metres underground, and rescuers were subsequently able to speak to them via wired telephone.

According to the People's Daily said one worker was in a coma, in a critical condition, after sustaining a head injury in the blast, while two were "mildly unwell" and eight in good health. One more worker has been located in another section of the mine, while the whereabouts of the other 10 remain unknown.

The trapped&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explosion-in-goldmine-traps-22-workers-in-china-356234">miners</a>&nbsp;have been able to send notes to rescuers, the local government said as authorities heard knocking sound.

Chinese officials sacked two top officials in Qixia after the explosion dismissing&nbsp;Qixia&nbsp;Communist Party secretary Yao Xiuxia and deputy secretary Zhu Tao.

Authorities said they would investigate and "severely punish" those responsible for the accident which led to reporting delay denying rescue teams precious time to reach the trapped mine workers last week.

The blast had damaged the exit ladder from the mine even as local officials plan to lower food and telephone lines into the mine.

Workers trapped in a Chinese gold mine for more than nine days received more medical and food supplies on Tuesday, including bandages, blankets and porridge, but one of the group is in a critical condition with a severe head injury, state media said.

Workers trapped in a Chinese gold mine for more than nine days received more medical and food supplies on Tuesday, including bandages, blankets and porridge, but one of the group is in a critical condition with a severe head injury, state media said. However, the miners had requested evening sausage and pickles as well as porridge but medical experts decided they should not eat hard food having only just regained their strength. Fortified by the food and medical supplies - the fourth consignment to reach the group, two workers who had previously been very weak were able to walk again on Tuesday, Xinhua reported, citing a member of the rescue team. Also read: Several workers still trapped in China's gold mine; notes sent to rescuers A total of 22 workers were left trapped in the Hushan mine, in Shandong province, after an explosion on January 10. A week later, it emerged that at least 12 of them were still alive as a note retrieved from the mine said: "We hope the rescue won't stop." A drilled channel on Sunday located 11 of the miners, who were working more than 600 metres underground, and rescuers were subsequently able to speak to them via wired telephone. According to the People's Daily said one worker was in a coma, in a critical condition, after sustaining a head injury in the blast, while two were "mildly unwell" and eight in good health. One more worker has been located in another section of the mine, while the whereabouts of the other 10 remain unknown. The trapped miners have been able to send notes to rescuers, the local government said as authorities heard knocking sound. Chinese officials sacked two top officials in Qixia after the explosion dismissing Qixia Communist Party secretary Yao Xiuxia and deputy secretary Zhu Tao. Authorities said they would investigate and "severely punish" those responsible for the accident which led to reporting delay denying rescue teams precious time to reach the trapped mine workers last week. The blast had damaged the exit ladder from the mine even as local officials plan to lower food and telephone lines into the mine.

Mine workers trapped in China ask for sausage and pickles