Here are some of China's major coal mining disasters this century
A gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi, China, has resulted in the deaths of at least 90 people. The incident occurred at the Liushenyu coal mine while around 247 workers were on duty. Mining disasters are frequent in China, often attributed to poor safety regulations and profit-driven practices.
- ▪The explosion took place on May 23, 2026, in Changzhi city, Shanxi province.
- ▪Shanxi is China's main coal mining province, producing nearly a third of the country's total coal output.
- ▪Mining accidents in China are common due to inadequate safety measures and regulatory oversight.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onHere are some of China's major coal mining disasters this centuryA gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi, China, has killed at least 90 people, according to state mediaByThe Associated PressMay 23, 2026, 7:23 AM1:12In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, rescue workers pass by an ambulance in the aftermath of an explosion at Changzhi city's Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, northern China's Shanxi Province on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
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