BBC at the site of China's worst mining disaster in more than a decade
A coal mine explosion in northern China has resulted in at least 82 fatalities and two individuals reported missing. This incident is noted as the worst mining disaster in China since 2009, prompting President Xi Jinping to emphasize the importance of rescue efforts. Rescuers have begun utilizing mine inspection robots to assist in the search and rescue operations.
- ▪At least 82 people have been killed in a coal mine blast in northern China.
- ▪The explosion at the Liushenyu Coal Mine is the worst mining disaster in China since 2009.
- ▪Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for all efforts to be made in the search and rescue operation.
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BBC at the site of China's worst mining disaster in more than a decadeAt least 82 people have been killed and two are missing after a coal mine blast in northern China, officials have said.The gas explosion at the Liushenyu Coal Mine is the worst mining disaster in China since 2009, and Chinese President Xi Jinping said no effort must be spared in the search and rescue operation.Early on Sunday morning, rescuers deployed mine inspection robots underground, equipped with gas sensors and infrared cameras, state media reported.The BBC's China correspondent Stephen McDonell is at the scene of the blast in Shanxi province.More on this story: At least 82 killed in Chinese coal mine explosion42 minutes agoChinaCoal miningMiningAsiaShareSaveCould a football match soften North Korea-South Korea…
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