At least 82 killed in Chinese coal mine explosion
A coal mine explosion in northern China has resulted in at least 82 fatalities, according to state media reports. The incident occurred at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi Province while 247 workers were on duty. Rescue operations are currently underway at the site of the blast.
- ▪The explosion took place at 19:29 local time on Friday.
- ▪State news agency Xinhua confirmed the death toll of 82.
- ▪247 workers were reportedly on duty at the time of the incident.
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At least 82 dead in Chinese coal mine explosion, state media reportsJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBBCAt least 82 people have been killed in a coal mine blast in northern China, according to state media. "Reporters learned from the scene of the gas explosion at the Liushenyu Coal Mine of the Tongzhou Group in Shanxi Province that the accident has resulted in 82 deaths," state news agency Xinhua said.The blast happened at 19:29 local time on Friday (11:29 GMT) at a coal mine in Shanxi, with 247 workers reportedly on duty at the time of the incident.Rescue operations at the site are ongoing.This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.
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