Explosion at SouthWest China mine kills 14

An explosion at a coal mine in South-West China has killed at least 14 people – the latest in a string of deadly mining accidents.

The local authorities said two people were still trapped underground at the mine in Guizhou province.

At least 37 people have died in five separate mining accidents in China since October.

The accidents are often due to poorly-enforced safety regulations.

The explosion at the Guanglong mine in Guizhou province happened in the early hours of Tuesday, seven workers were lifted to safety.