BBC at the site of China's worst mining disaster in more than a decade
Summary
A gas explosion at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in northern China killed at least 82 people and left two missing. It is the deadliest mining accident in China since 2009, and President Xi Jinping has called for full efforts in rescue operations.Key Facts
- The explosion happened at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi province, northern China.
- At least 82 people died, and two are still missing after the blast.
- This is China’s worst mining disaster in more than ten years.
- President Xi Jinping urged rescuers to do everything possible to save lives.
- Rescue teams used robots with gas sensors and infrared cameras to inspect underground.
- The BBC correspondent Stephen McDonell reported from the disaster site.
- The accident occurred early Sunday morning.
- State media provided updates on the rescue efforts.
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