Carbon monoxide poisoning kills seven in N China

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Seven people died and four others were injured due to carbon monoxide poisoning in north China'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 stop working in a mine in Erdos City, according to the regional work safety department.

A further investigation into the accident is underway.

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