Nine killed in NE China's coal mine incident

Nine people were killed in a coal mine incident in northeast China's Jilin Province, local authorities said on Monday.

Ten people are currently receiving treatment at hospital, but none sustains life-threatening injuries, according to a statement by the local government.

The incident happened at around 8:00 p.m. on Sunday in Longjiabao coal mine and triggered a 2.3 magnitude earthquake, trapping 19 miners underground.

Rescue operations have concluded and an investigation into the case has been launched.

(CGTN)