China News Service, September 17. According to news released by Tangshan, on September 2, 2022, a flooding accident occurred at Taoshuyu Iron Mine in Taipingzhai Town, Qianxi County, Tangshan City, Hebei Province.
According to a report from Qianxi County, two operators were trapped underground.
After receiving the accident report, Tangshan City made every effort to organize rescue and accident investigation and disposal.
As of 23:00 on September 16, the on-site emergency rescue had ended.
After search and rescue and investigation and evidence collection by the public security organs, 14 people were killed and 1 lost contact in the accident.
Hebei Province has set up an accident handling leading group to conduct a comprehensive investigation of the accident, and seriously deal with issues such as false reports in accordance with laws and regulations.