Deadliest coal mine explosion in China in years kills at least 82 people, local officials say

Naijaonpoint_ng | 24-05-2026 05:33pm |

A gas explosion occurred at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city, located in northern Shanxi province, resulting in the deaths of at least 82 individuals, according to local officials. This incident is reported to be the deadliest mining accident in China in recent years. The explosion took place on Friday evening, and the official Xinhua News Agency provided updates on the situation. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the explosion and assessing the impact on the mining operations.

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