China Coal Mine Explosion Leaves 82 People Dead

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A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern province of Shanxi killed at least 90 people, state media reported Saturday.

Coal mine explosion in China kills 90 people, state media say

At least 90 people are dead after a China explosion. The Liushenyu coal mine explosion happened in Changzhi city in the Shanxi province.

Dozens dead in explosion at China coal mine

A gas explosion at a coal mine in China's northern province of Shanxi has killed dozens of people, state media says.

Coal mine explosion in China kills 90 people, state media say

The incident marks China's deadliest mining accident in years.

Death toll jumps to at least 82 in China coal mine blast

The death toll from ​a gas explosion at a coal mine in ‌northern ​China's Shanxi province has jumped to at least 82, state media Xinhua reported on Saturday, with nine still missing.The gas explosion occurred late on Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in ⁠Qinyuan county, with 247 workers on duty underground, Xinhua reported earlier in the day.Chinese President Xi Jinping called for authorities to "spare ‌no effort" in treating the injured and con…

Gas explosion at coal mine in China kills 82 people, state media reports

Official news agency Xinhua said the accident at Changzhi city's Liushenyu coal mine happened on Friday evening and 247 workers were trapped underground.