China mine death toll at least 82 after gas blast
A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province, China, has resulted in at least 82 fatalities, with nine individuals still unaccounted for. The incident occurred while 247 workers were underground, prompting a large-scale rescue operation. Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for thorough investigations and accountability regarding the accident.
- ▪The gas explosion occurred late on Friday at the Liushenyu coalmine in Qinyuan county.
- ▪At least 82 people have died, and nine are still missing after the explosion.
- ▪Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged authorities to spare no effort in rescue and treatment efforts.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 20 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 3 centre.
- ▪ Death toll jumps to 90 after Chinese coal mine blast — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ Death toll jumps to at least 82 in China coal mine blast — Japan Times
- ▪ Death toll in Honduras ranch shooting rises to at least 20 — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Restaurant blast death toll rises to two — The Hindu — Top
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The scene at the rescue site of the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city, China's Shanxi province on Saturday where more than 80 people have reportedly died in a gas explosion. Photograph: Cao Yang/XinHua/APView image in fullscreenThe scene at the rescue site of the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city, China's Shanxi province on Saturday where more than 80 people have reportedly died in a gas explosion. Photograph: Cao Yang/XinHua/APChinaChina mine explosion: death toll leaps to more than 80 after gas blastXi Jinping urges authorities to ‘spare no effort’ in rescue efforts after blast at mine in northern Shanxi province ReutersSat 23 May 2026 01.58 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe death toll from a gas explosion at a coalmine in northern China’s Shanxi province has risen to at…
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