China coal mine gas explosion kills at least 90 as rescue operation continues
At least 90 people have been killed in a gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, Shanxi province, in northern China. The blast happened at about 7:29 pm on Friday, and rescuers were still searching for missing workers on Saturday. Officials said 247 people were underground when the explosion occurred, making it one of the deadliest mining disasters in China in recent years.State media said the mine had issued a carbon monoxide alert late in the day before the explosion, and that the death toll rose sharply as rescue teams worked through the night. A total of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 07:59 LONDON
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