Deadliest coal mine explosion in years kills 90 in China, state media say
Summary
A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China’s Shanxi province killed at least 90 people. Rescue teams are still working, and authorities have launched an official investigation into the cause of the accident.Key Facts
- The explosion happened on Friday evening at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city, Shanxi province.
- About 247 workers were at the mine during the blast; nine were missing and over 120 injured.
- Many injured miners suffered from toxic gas inhalation.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping called for rescue efforts and a full investigation with legal accountability.
- The mine’s blueprints did not match the actual layout, making rescue work harder.
- The mine was listed as disaster-prone in 2024 due to high gas levels.
- Shanxi is China’s main coal mining region, producing nearly a third of the country’s coal.
- Coal is still a major energy source in China despite moves toward cleaner energy.
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