In China, at least 17 people are dead and ten others trapped after an explosion at a coal mine in Chifeng city in north Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region today. <br/><br/>The explosion happened around midday at a mine. 136 people were working underground when the disaster happened. 109 miners have been rescued to safety. A search and rescue operation is underway. The coal mine has been closed down, and the cause of the accident is under investigation.