Coal mine gas explosion in northern China kills at least 82 people, state media says
Summary
A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province, northern China, killed at least 82 people and trapped many workers underground. Rescue operations are ongoing while authorities investigate the cause of the accident.Key Facts
- The explosion happened on Friday evening at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city, Shanxi province.
- At least 82 people have died due to the accident.
- Around 247 workers were trapped underground after the blast.
- Early reports had stated 8 deaths and 38 people trapped, but numbers later increased.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping urged a full rescue effort and called for an investigation into the cause.
- Shanxi is China’s main coal mining area, producing about one-third of the country’s coal.
- The cause of the gas explosion is still being investigated.
- Rescue work continues to try to save those still trapped.
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