At least 82 killed after massive gas explosion rips through coal mine in China
A massive gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province, China, has resulted in at least 82 fatalities and over 120 injuries. The incident, which occurred on May 23, 2026, is being investigated for serious safety violations by the mine's operator. The explosion has prompted increased safety inspections across China's coal sector, affecting coking coal supply and prices.
- ▪At least 82 people were killed and more than 120 others were hospitalized after the explosion.
- ▪Two individuals remain missing following the incident.
- ▪Investigators found serious violations by the mine's operator, Shanxi Tongzhou Coal & Coke Group.
- ▪The explosion has led to heightened safety inspections in China's coal industry.
- ▪The Liushenyu mine was previously classified as disaster-prone due to its high gas content.
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China At least 82 killed after massive gas explosion rips through coal mine in China 120 others were hospitalized after the blast at the Liushenyu mine By Bonny Chu Fox News Published May 25, 2026 3:03am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 24 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! At least 82 people were killed and more than 120 others hospitalized after a massive gas explosion ripped through a coal mine in China late Friday, according to the Associated Press (AP). Two people remained missing.
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