Four killed in China mine blast

Beijing, July 8 (IANS) An explosion at a coal mine in China early Thursday left at least four people dead and 34 injured.

The blast took place at Fenghuangling Coal Mine in Pingdingshan city, Henan province, a government official said.

Rescuers were trying to ascertain whether any workers had been trapped due to the explosion, Xinhua reported.

The injured were being treated in a local hospital.