25/06/2011 14:00
Eight killed in mine collapse in China
Eight people were killed and seven injured after an iron ore mine collapsed in east China's Fujian Province Friday afternoon, Xinhua reported citing local authorities.
The cave-in was triggered by a nearby landslide at around 1:30 p.m. Friday in Peifeng Township, Yongding County. The injured people had been sent to the hospital, but two of them were discharged as of Saturday morning, according to a statement from the county government.
The police were hunting down three mine owners who had fled after the accident. The mine had been under illegal operation.