China: Iron mine explosion kills 11 in Liaoning province June 5

Event

On the evening of Tuesday, June 5 (local time), 11 miners were killed, 9 injured, and an additional 25 trapped from an explosion in an iron ore mine in Nanfen district (Liaoning province). Local authorities have launched a rescue mission to free the trapped miners.

Context

Deadly mining accidents are relatively common in China as many mines have poor safety records.

Advice

Individuals present in the abovementioned area are advised to keep abreast of the situation and avoid potential related gatherings.