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.
A total of 107 miners have been rescued, although 28 remain missing, reported Xinhua.
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.
Professional rescue teams from other coal mines in Sichuan have been sent to the accident site.
The coal mine is owned by Zhengjin Industry and Trade Co. Ltd.
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