20 trapped in coalmine accident in China

Twenty workers were trapped in a Chinese coal mine after its roof collapsed, local officials said on Saturday.

The mine's roof collapsed in northwest China's Shaanxi province, state-run Xinhua news agency quoted officials as saying.

The accident happened in the city of Shenmu around 6 pm local time. Rescuers have rushed to the scene.

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