Xinhua reported that seven people remain trapped underground following a coal mine accident in Southwest China's Yunnan province.

A government spokesman said a total of 10 people, including the coal mine manager, a safety inspector and eight workers became trapped after a coal mine shaft caved in Monday afternoon at a coal mine in Luxi County.

The spokesman said three people were rescued as of 9 am Tuesday. He said that the 10 people were inspecting the mine's ventilation facilities when the accident occurred.

He added that the mine is owned by Yunnan Dongyuan Luxi Coal Mine Industry Co Ltd. He also said rescuers are struggling to reach the trapped people.

Source - Xinhua

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