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China coal mine blast kills at least 90, leaves nine missing

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gas explosion *Shanxi province Qinyuan county Shanxi Province Liushenyu coal mine

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May 23 Evening

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Al Jazeera7h ago

China coal mine blast kills at least 90, leaves nine missing

A gas explosion occurred at the Liushenyu coal mine in China's Shanxi province. The incident resulted in the deaths of at least 90 workers. Additionally, nine individuals remain missing following the blast. The article does not provide further details on the cause or circumstances surrounding the explosion.

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A gas explosion occurred at the Liushenyu coal mine in China’s Shanxi province.

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At least 90 workers have been killed in the explosion.

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Nine workers are still missing following the incident.

May 23 Morning

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Al Jazeera11h ago

Gas explosion at Chinese coal mine kills at least 90

A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, Shanxi province, China, on Friday has resulted in the deaths of at least 90 workers. The blast occurred while 247 workers were on duty underground. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the person overseeing the mine has been arrested as authorities investigate the cause. President Xi Jinping has called on authorities nationwide to learn from the incident and intensify efforts to prevent major accidents, citing the need to remain vigilant regarding workplace safety and rectify risks. Shanxi province is China's primary coal-mining region, and the country's coal mines are known for poor safety standards.

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The Guardian - World News12h ago

China mine explosion: death toll leaps to 90 after gas blast

A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coalmine in Qinyuan county, Shanxi province, China, has resulted in at least 90 fatalities. The blast occurred Friday evening while 247 workers were underground. Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged authorities to spare no effort in rescue and treatment efforts and ordered an investigation into the cause and accountability. Executives of the responsible company have been detained. This incident is one of the deadliest mining disasters in China in the past decade, despite efforts to improve mine safety. Rescue operations are underway, and the cause of the accident is under investigation.

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BBC News - World12h ago

At least 82 dead in Chinese coal mine explosion, state media reports

A gas explosion at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi Province, China, on Friday evening has resulted in at least 82 deaths, with nine workers still missing. The blast occurred at 19:29 local time, with 247 workers reportedly on duty. Rescue operations are ongoing. Following the incident, President Xi Jinping ordered that all efforts be made to treat the injured and search for survivors, and called for an investigation into the cause and accountability for those responsible. Officials running the coal mine have been detained, though the specific cause of the explosion has not yet been disclosed.

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A gas explosion at a coal mine in China has killed at least 90 people.

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247 workers had been on duty underground when the blast ripped through the Liushenyu mine in Qinyuan county, Shanxi province.

— State media Xinhua

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President Xi Jinping urged authorities across China to intensify efforts to prevent major accidents.

— President Xi Jinping

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Shanxi province is China's main coal mining province, producing almost a third of the country's total coal.

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The death toll from a gas explosion at a coalmine in northern China's Shanxi province has risen to at least 90.

— CCTV