Over 80 killed in gas explosion at coal mine in China’s Shanxi province

Naijaonpoint_ng | 23-05-2026 09:11pm |

A gas explosion occurred at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city, Shanxi province, resulting in the deaths of at least 90 individuals, as reported by AFP. The incident triggered a significant rescue operation, with hundreds of workers trapped underground following the blast. Emergency services have been deployed to the site to assist in the recovery efforts and to ensure the safety of any remaining personnel. The local authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion while providing support to the affected families.

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