Serious accidents kill 1,671 in Jan-August
( 2003-09-03 09:31) (Xinhua)
A total of 1,671 people were killed in China in serious accidents such as
coal mine flooding and fireworks factory explosions from January to August of
this year.
According to the State Administration of Work Safety, a total of 90 serious
accidents occurred in the period across the country,each killing at least 10
people.
Coal mine accidents caused the highest casualties of 766 people,followed by
traffic accidents which resulted in 572 deaths, figures from the administration
showed.
From Jan. 1 to Aug. 31, 10 accidents each involving the deaths of at least 30
people were reported, higher than the same period last year, said the
administration, but it did not give figures ofsuch accidents last year.
Meanwhile, 80 accidents each resulting in 10 to 29 deaths were reported, down
from last year, according to the administration.
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