China’s province hit by deadly coal mine blast, 82 dead
12:24, 23 May 2026
The coal mine accident in north China's Shanxi Province has left 82 dead, with nine others still trapped, according to Xinhua reporters at the site.
The gas explosion occurred on Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan County. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
Earlier, Qazinform News Agency reported that the explosion at Kazzinc had caused the workshop collapse, 32 people had been in the affected area.
