A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province killed 90 workers, with Chinese President Xi Jinping ordering an all-out rescue effort.
The incident occurred late on Friday
May 23, 2026
12:25 pm
What's the storyA gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, Shanxi province of northern China, has left 90 people dead.
The incident occurred late on Friday when 247 workers were on duty underground, state media Xinhua reported.
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