Coal mine explosion in China kills 90 people, state media say
Summary
A gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi province, China, killed at least 90 people and injured more than 120. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and authorities are investigating the accident and holding company officials responsible.Key Facts
- The explosion happened at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city on Friday evening.
- About 247 workers were at the mine when the explosion occurred.
- Nine miners were still missing as of Saturday afternoon.
- Over 120 people were hospitalized, many suffering from toxic gas exposure.
- Hundreds of rescuers and medical staff were sent to the site.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping called for rescue efforts, a thorough investigation, and legal accountability.
- The coal mine was marked as disaster-prone due to high gas levels in 2024.
- Shanxi province is China's main coal mining region, producing almost one-third of the country’s coal.
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