Seven trapped in mine accident in northwest China

APD NEWS

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Seven people are trapped after a mining accident in northwest China's Shaanxi Province on Wednesday afternoon, according to local authorities.

The incident occurred at 12:29 p.m. local time in Hancheng City's Longmen Township. A total of 91 people have been rescued so far.

As of Thursday, the search and rescue operation for the seven trapped miners are still underway.

(Cover: CMG)