31 Miners Killed by Gas Explosion
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From Times Wire Reports
A gas explosion at a coal mine in the eastern province of Shandong killed 31 miners, state radio reported. The explosion occurred Friday in the the town of Laiwu, the report said. It gave no reason for the delay in reporting the disaster. The report blamed the explosion on the mine’s ventilation system, which it said was below standard. It gave no more details. China has issued a string of directives to improve mine safety. Explosions and accidents, mainly at improperly maintained mines in villages, kill as many as 10,000 miners every year.
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