Coal mine explosion in China kills 90 people, state media say
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province, China, killed at least 90 people and injured over 120, making it the deadliest mining accident in recent years in the country.
- The explosion occurred on Friday evening with 247 workers on duty; nine miners remain unaccounted for as rescue efforts continue with hundreds of personnel involved.
- The cause of the explosion is under investigation, and many injured miners suffered from toxic gas exposure.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a full rescue operation, proper handling of the aftermath, a thorough investigation, and legal accountability for those responsible.
- The mine, operated by Shanxi Tongzhou Coal & Coke Group, was listed as disaster-prone due to high gas content, highlighting ongoing safety challenges in Shanxi, China's main coal mining region.