Death Toll Now 33 in Chinese Coal Mine Explosion

State media reported that 33 coal miners died in the explosion Monday at a coal mine in China's Chongqing region. Two miners survived the blast at the privately-owned Jinshangou mine in Laisu township. Initially 13 bodies were recovered and rescuers worked to remove debris from the explosion in hopes of reaching additional survivors.  But the bodies of the missing miners were located early Wednesday. Authorities launched an investigation into the deadly explosion and safety...

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