China copper mine flood traps 6 workers

Shanghai, Mar 31: A copper mine in central China flooded today, trapping six people working underground, the Xinhua news agency reported.

The accident occurred early today, when 21 miners were working at a copper mine pit in Hubei province, Xinhua said, adding that 15 workers had been rescued. Rescue work was still under way, it said, citing local officials.

Reuters