Three dead, three missing in coal mine accident in China's Yunnan

KUNMING, (China): Three people were killed and three others remained missing following a coal mine accident in Weixin county, southwest China's Yunnan province, local authorities confirmed on Sunday (Aug 18).

The accident, which took place at around 5.40am on Sunday at a coal mine in Santao township, is suspected to involve a coal and gas outburst, according to the county's emergency management department.

Rescue operations are currently underway at the site. - Xinhua/ANN