<p>The toll in a gas explosion that occurred in a coal mine in southwest China's Sichuan province has climbed to 19, rescuers said Thursday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>A total of 107 miners have been rescued, although 28 remain missing, reported Xinhua.<br /><br />A total of 154 miners were working underground at the Xiaojiawan Coal Mine in the city of Panzhihua when the blast occurred around 6 p.m. Wednesday. <br /><br />Professional rescue teams from other coal mines in Sichuan have been sent to the accident site. <br /><br />The coal mine is owned by Zhengjin Industry and Trade Co. Ltd.</p>
<p>The toll in a gas explosion that occurred in a coal mine in southwest China's Sichuan province has climbed to 19, rescuers said Thursday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>A total of 107 miners have been rescued, although 28 remain missing, reported Xinhua.<br /><br />A total of 154 miners were working underground at the Xiaojiawan Coal Mine in the city of Panzhihua when the blast occurred around 6 p.m. Wednesday. <br /><br />Professional rescue teams from other coal mines in Sichuan have been sent to the accident site. <br /><br />The coal mine is owned by Zhengjin Industry and Trade Co. Ltd.</p>