The gas explosion occurred late on Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, with 247 workers on duty underground, state media Xinhua reported.

The accident took place at 9.43 pm (local time) at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan County of Changzhi City. | World News

Four dead and 90 trapped in a Shanxi coal mine accident due to dangerous carbon monoxide levels, as rescue efforts continue.

At Least 90 Persons Dead In China Coal Mine Explosion As Authorities Detain Operators