Carbon monoxide poisoning kills seven in N China

(Xinhua)    15:26, August 26, 2013

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Seven people died and four others were injured due to carbon monoxide poisoning in northChina's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, local authorities said on Monday.

A power failure occurred at about 7:45 p.m. on Sunday and caused a forcing fan to stopworking in a mine in Erdos City, according to the regional work safety department.

A further investigation into the accident is underway.

（Editor：HuangJin、Gao Yinan）

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