Coal mine gas explosion in China kills 82 people, state media say
A gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi Province, China, resulted in the deaths of at least 82 people. The incident occurred at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city, where 247 workers were initially trapped underground. Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for urgent rescue efforts 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.
- ▪Initially, eight fatalities and 38 trapped workers were reported, but the death toll has since risen to 82.
- ▪Shanxi Province is known as China's main coal mining area, producing a significant portion of the country's coal.
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Asia Coal mine gas explosion in China kills 82 people, state media say May 23, 20262:07 AM ET By The Associated Press 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, 2026. Cao Yang/XinHua via AP hide caption toggle caption Cao Yang/XinHua via AP BEIJING — A gas explosion at a coal mine in China's northern province of Shanxi killed at least 82 people, state media reported Saturday and after dozens were said to be trapped underground. Official news agency Xinhua said the accident at Changzhi city's Liushenyu coal mine happened on Friday evening and 247 workers were trapped underground.
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