Five workers were killed Saturday in an unexpected explosion at
a quarry in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, government officials
said.
The accident took place at 00:21 A.M. when the workers were
loading dynamite at Hengan Quarry in Sigou village, Shanyang
County.
Local police have blocked the quarry for fear of further
explosions that might be caused by residual dynamite.
Police have also detained the owner of the quarry as well as
technicians for questioning.
Investigation into the cause of the accident is under way.
(Xinhua News Agency February 11, 2007)