Coal mine gas explosion in China kills 8, leaves dozens trapped underground
A gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi Province, China, resulted in the deaths of at least eight individuals and left 38 others trapped underground. The incident occurred at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city, where approximately 247 workers were present at the time. Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged for a comprehensive rescue effort and a thorough investigation into the cause of the explosion.
- ▪The gas explosion occurred on Friday evening at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city.
- ▪At least eight people have been confirmed dead, with 38 others still trapped underground.
- ▪As of early Saturday, 201 workers were safely brought to the surface.
- ▪The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation.
- ▪Shanxi Province is China's main coal mining region, producing a significant portion of the country's coal supply.
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This photo released by Xinhua News Agency, shows a scene at the rescue site of the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city, China's Shanxi Province, Saturday, May 23. AP-YonhapBEIJING — A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern province of Shanxi killed at least eight people and trapped 38 underground, state media reported Saturday.The accident at Changzhi city’s Liushenyu coal mine happened Friday evening, according to official news agency Xinhua, which reported around 247 workers were underground at the time.
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