Coal mine gas explosion in China kills at least 82 people: State media
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 reported trapped underground. Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for urgent rescue efforts and an investigation into the cause of the explosion.
- ▪The 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 China's main coal mining area, producing a significant portion of the country's coal supply.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onCoal mine gas explosion in China kills at least 82 people: State mediaA gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern province of Shanxi has killed at least 82 peopleByThe Associated PressMay 22, 2026, 10:23 PM1:12This 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.
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