A massive explosion tore apart a truck carrying explosives at a construction site for an iron ore project in Benxi in northeast China's Liaoning Province on Tuesday afternoon.
Rescue efforts are underway at the mine site in Benxi, Liaoning Province, on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. [Photo: CCTV]
According to a CCTV report, 11 people were killed and nine others injured. The injured are all being treated in hospital.
There are 25 people trapped underground at the mine site. Rescuers have made contact with some of the trapped miners, and rescue efforts are underway.
Award-winning photos show poverty reduction achievements in NE China's Jilin province
People dance to greet advent of New Year in Ameiqituo Town, Guizhou
Fire brigade in Shanghai holds group wedding
Tourists enjoy ice sculptures in Datan Town, north China
Sunset scenery of Dayan Pagoda in Xi'an
Tourists have fun at scenic spot in Nanlong Town, NW China
Harbin attracts tourists by making best use of ice in winter
In pics: FIS Alpine Ski Women's World Cup Slalom
Black-necked cranes rest at reservoir in Lhunzhub County, Lhasa
China's FAST telescope will be available to foreign scientists in April
