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.
Published 30 August 2012, 06:39 IST