At least 90 dead in China’s worst coal mine disaster in over 16 years
A gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi province, China, has resulted in at least 90 fatalities. The incident occurred while 247 workers were on duty underground, and rescue operations are currently underway. Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a thorough investigation and accountability for the accident.
- ▪The gas explosion occurred at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county.
- ▪Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered efforts to treat the injured and investigate the cause of the explosion.
- ▪Executives of the company responsible for the mine have been detained following the incident.
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World News At least 90 dead in China coal mine explosion By Reuters Published May 23, 2026, 3:01 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The death toll from a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China‘s Shanxi province has jumped to 90, state media CCTV reported on Saturday. The gas explosion occurred late on Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, with 247 workers on duty underground, state media Xinhua reported earlier in the day. Chinese President Xi Jinping called for authorities to “spare no effort” in treating the injured and conducting search and rescue operations, while ordering a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident and strict accountability in accordance with the law, according to Xinhua.
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