2 rescued, 6 trapped after coal mine accident in northeast China

HARBIN, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Six people were trapped following a mining-induced earthquake on Wednesday in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.

The incident occurred at 1:44 a.m. at the Fuli coal mine in the city of Hegang. The tremor caused significant damage to sections of the underground tunnels.

Two miners have been rescued and transferred to a hospital for treatment, with no life-threatening injuries reported.

Rescue efforts are under way to locate the remaining six trapped individuals. ■