Shanxi coal mine gas blast leaves at least 82 dead, hundreds hospitalized
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.
