Coal mine gas explosion in China kills 82 people, state media say
A gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi Province, China, has 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. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and an investigation into the cause of the explosion is underway.
- ▪The explosion occurred on Friday evening at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city.
- ▪Initially, eight fatalities were reported, but the death toll has since risen to 82.
- ▪Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a thorough rescue effort and investigation into the incident.
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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 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.The agency initially reported early Saturday eight people were killed and 38 were trapped underground.The cause of the explosion was under investigation, Xinhua reported, and rescue work is pressing on.Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an all-out effort to rescue the…
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