1st LD: 8 still trapped in NE China iron mine flooding

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HARBIN, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Another nine people have escaped the flooded iron mine in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, leaving eight still trapped.

The accident occurred at Cuihongshan iron mine in Xunke County around 3 a.m. when 43 people were working in the mine, according to the county government.

So far, a total of 35 people have got out of the mine as of noon time, and eight remain trapped.

Some 100 rescuers are trying to reach the trapped people. Enditem

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