Progress Made in Investigations into Nandan Mine AccidentGreat progress has been made in investigations into the serious accident that occurred on July 17 in the Nandang Mine£¬south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.That day a serious water leakage accident occurred in the Lajiapo Mine and the Longshan Mine, both attached to the Nandan County Longquan Mining and Smelting Plant. The plant, an individually-run firm, employs 2,000 people. After the accident occurred, the owners of the plant attempted to cover up the truth of the accident from the general public. On August 5 £¬great progress was made in investigations into the accident. Fifteen people including General Manager Li Dongming£¬all of whom attempted to conceal the truth of the accident, were detained by the police. The cause of the accident and the exact death toll are under investigation. |
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