4 killed, 9 missing in Guizhou mine accident

Rescuers are seen at the accident site after a coal and gas outburst happened at Zimujia coal mine in Panzhou City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 7, 2018. Four people were killed and nine others remained missing after the accident occurred Monday evening. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)

GUIYANG, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Four people were killed and nine others remain missing in a coal mine accident in southwest China's Guizhou Province, local authorities said Tuesday.

The coal and gas outburst happened at around 9:10 p.m. Monday in Zimujia coal mine in Panzhou City.

Rescue work is underway.