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Tragic Cage Drop Accident Claims Seven Lives at Gold Mine

2/10/2026

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On February 7, 2026, seven people died in a cage drop accident at the Canzhuang gold mine in Zhaoyuan, Shandong Province.
Eleven individuals, including the mine manager, were detained for investigation.
Authorities said the company failed to report the accident promptly.
The cage fell 240 meters due to a simultaneous break of both double-insurance steel ropes.
The mine entrance has been secured during the investigations.

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Story summary

On February 7, 2026, seven people died in a cage drop accident at the Canzhuang gold mine in Zhaoyuan, Shandong Province.
Eleven individuals, including the mine manager, were detained for investigation.
Authorities said the company failed to report the accident promptly.
The cage fell 240 meters due to a simultaneous break of both double-insurance steel ropes.
The mine entrance has been secured during the investigations.