SEVEN people were killed and seven others injured in a coal mine accident in Northeast China’s Liaoning Province, local authorities confirmed Wednesday.

The accident occurred in Fuxin City on June 27, and the mining company intentionally concealed it, according to the office of the city’s work safety committee.

Local authorities in Fuxin have attached great importance to the accident since receiving information about it Tuesday. They immediately established a team to launch an investigation.

The seven injured people who sustained minor injuries are currently receiving hospital treatment.

(Xinhua)