China’s deadliest coal mine explosion in years kills 90, state media says
A gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi province, China, has resulted in at least 90 fatalities, marking it as the deadliest mining accident in recent years. The incident occurred at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city, with around 247 workers present at the time. Rescue operations are ongoing, and an investigation into the cause of the explosion is being conducted by authorities.
- ▪The explosion happened on Friday evening, and nine miners are still unaccounted for.
- ▪More than 120 individuals have been hospitalized, many suffering from toxic gas exposure.
- ▪Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a thorough investigation and accountability for those responsible.
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Open this photo in gallery:Medical staff attend to an injured worker at a hospital in the aftermath of an explosion at Changzhi city's Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, northern China's Shanxi Province on Saturday.Cao Yang/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountA gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern Shanxi province killed at least 90 people, state media said on Saturday. It was the country’s deadliest mining accident in recent years.The official Xinhua News Agency said the accident at Changzhi city’s Liushenyu coal mine happened on Friday evening.
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