Deadly China Coal Mine Blast Kills at Least 90 in Shanxi
▸ Part of: Deadly Gas Explosion at China's Liushenyu Coal Mine Kills at Least 90
A massive gas explosion at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi Province has killed at least 90 people, making it China’s deadliest mining disaster in over a decade. Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered authorities to spare no effort in rescue and treatment efforts, while China’s State Council announced a rigorous investigation. Rescue operations are challenged by flooding and discrepancies in mine blueprints, and the operating company had previously faced penalties for safety violations.
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