BEIJING, March 4 (Xinhuanet) – At least 32 people were killed in an explosion early Wednesday at the Zasyadlo mine in eastern Ukraine.
The blast took place at the Zasyadko mine in the Donetsk region. According to local officials, about 70 people were working underground at the time of the explosion...14 were injured. Emergency services have launched a rescue attempt to reach those who are trapped. The cause of the blast was not immediately clear.
A local safety official said poisonous gases released by the explosion were being removed to clear the way for rescue workers. We will update you as this story develops.
(Source: CNTV)
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