A gas explosion at Xialiuchong coal mine in China has killed 29 miners.

According to authorities, a total of 35 miners were working underground on Saturday at the time of the explosion, reports Xinhua.

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The remaining six miners were rescued, sent to hospital for treatment and have reported no life-threatening conditions, according to authorities.

The state-owned Xialiuchong coal mine is located in Changjiang township of Hengshan county, Hengyang city, and is a legallyoperating mine with more than 160 miners.

 

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