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China: 1 dead, 7 missing after gas outburst in Henan

News Agencies | Updated on: 5 June 2021, 11:33 IST
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One person died and seven others are missing following a coal and gas outburst in a coal mine in central China's Henan Province, local authorities said Saturday.

The accident happened at around 5:50 pm on Friday at a coal mine operated by Hebi Coal and Electric Co., Ltd. in Hebi City, Henan, Xinhua reported.


Search and rescue efforts are continuing, according to local authorities.

(ANI)

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First published: 5 June 2021, 11:33 IST