OREANDA-NEWS. February 24, 2009. Dmitry Medvedev sent a telegram of condolence to the President of China Hu Jintao following the mine explosion in Shanxi province which killed many people.

The Russian President sent his sincere condolences to the families of those who died, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

The explosion in the mine in the Chinese city of Gujiao took place on the night of the 22nd February. There were 436 miners underground at the time. According to the most recent information more than 70 people were killed.