1st LD-Writethru: 3 dead, 3 missing in coal mine accident in China's Yunnan

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KUNMING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- 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.

The accident, which took place at around 5:40 a.m. 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. Enditem

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