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Sixteen die from carbon monoxide poisoning in China coal mine

Rescuers arrive at the coal mine in south-west China (Xinhua News Agency/AP)

Sun, 27 Sep, 2020 - 07:48

Associated Press reporters

Sixteen people have died in a coal mine in south-western China due to excessively high levels of carbon monoxide, authorities and state media said.

A total of 17 people were trapped in the mine, the Chongqing municipal government said.

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