One person has been found dead and seven others missing following a coal and gas outburst in a coal mine in central China's Henan Province, local authorities said Saturday, Trend reports citing Xinhua.
The accident happened at around 5:50 p.m. on Friday at a coal mine operated by Hebi Coal and Electric Co., Ltd. in Hebi City, Henan.
Search and rescue efforts are continuing, according to local authorities.