3 rescued, 3 dead in east China mine accident

JINAN, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Three miners who were trapped after the roof of a coal mine collapsed in east China's Shandong Province were confirmed dead, local authorities said Tuesday.

The accident happened at about 11:06 p.m. on May 26 at a coal mine in Weishan County, Jining City, leaving six miners trapped. Three workers have been rescued, according to the county's emergency management bureau.

Further investigation is under way.