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Accident occurred at the Liushenyu coal mine in China’s Shanxi province, with 247 workers underground; teams continue rescue efforts as Xi Jinping demands investigation into the cause of the explosion
At least 90 people died after a gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, Shanxi province, northern China, on the night of this Friday (22). The accident occurred with 247 workers underground, left nine missing, and sent more than 120 injured to hospitals.
Explosion in coal mine occurred with 247 workers underground
The state agency Xinhua reported that the explosion hit the mine while hundreds of workers were on duty. The case is already being treated as the deadliest mining accident recorded in the country at least since 2009.
Rescue continues in Shanxi
Rescue teams continue to operate at the site. According to the state broadcaster CCTV, many injured were affected by toxic gases. More than 120 people needed to be hospitalized after the explosion.
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Xi Jinping demands investigation into the cause of the accident
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged authorities to spare no effort in rescue work. He also ordered a thorough investigation into the cause of the explosion and strict accountability according to the law.
This article was prepared based on information from the state agency Xinhua and the state broadcaster CCTV, with data, numbers, and statements preserved as per the consulted material.
