19 trapped under coal mine debris in China

One died, 19 were trapped under debris as a result of a coal mine flooding in the province of Qinghai, northwest of China, the country's National Television said.

Report informs, citing TASS, that there were 21 people in the mine when the debris started to fall. One was extracted from under the rubble, his condition is now critical.

Rescue works are currently underway. The circumstances of the incident are being investigated.