Shanxi coal mine gas blast leaves at least 82 dead, hundreds hospitalized
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A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province killed at least 82 people and hospitalized more than 120, with two miners missing. It is the deadliest mining disaster in years, prompting a nationwide rescue effort and a strict investigation into operator violations. President Xi Jinping ordered thorough rescue and accountability, while officials noted safety failures and a mismatch between the mine’s blueprints and its layout as investigators probe the incident.
- Deadliest coal mine explosion in years kills at least 82 people in China, state media say PBS
- China’s worst coal mining blast in over a decade kills 82 CNN
- China lowers death toll in Shanxi coal mine disaster to 82 Reuters
- Xi Calls for All-Out Rescue After Coal Mine Explosion Kills at Least 82 in China The New York Times
- 82 dead, 9 trapped in coal mine accident in northern China: State media ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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