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Four killed in north China's coal mine accident

Xinhua
| April 2, 2026
2026-04-02

Four people trapped in a coal mine accident in north China's Shanxi province were confirmed dead by local authorities on early Thursday.

The accident happened in Xingxian County of Shanxi at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday when roof collapsed in the coal mine, trapping four people. Their bodies were recovered as of 2:46 a.m. Thursday.

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