A colliery flood has left one dead and 14 missing in Ruzhou city in central China's Henan Province, local authorities reported on Saturday.

The accident occurred on Friday morning when 15 people were working in a shaft, which is currently under construction, in a coal mine in Xiaotun County, Ruzhou city. One body has been found.

Further investigation and rescue work is underway.

(Xinhua News Agency March 24, 2007)