A gas explosion at a coal mine in northeast China's Liaoning Province killed two workers and injured 27 on Monday,local sources confirmed.

The blast occurred at around 6:50 AM at Dahuang coal mine at Huazi township of Dengta city while some 29 miners were working in the mine, according to reports from the local government.

One worker was killed at the spot and the other died after being rescued to the ground and receiving emergency treatment.

Provincial and county officials rushed to the site to organize rescue efforts. One of the rescued workers is still in crucial situation and the other 26 are out of danger.

An investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.

(Xinhua News Agency April 4, 2006)