Moment of gas explosion at China coal mine
A gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi province, China, has resulted in at least 82 fatalities and two individuals reported missing. This incident marks the deadliest mining disaster in China since 2009, prompting President Xi Jinping to emphasize the importance of search and rescue efforts. The cause of the explosion remains unknown, although carbon monoxide levels in the mine were found to exceed safety limits.
- ▪At least 82 people have died due to a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China.
- ▪The explosion occurred at Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi province.
- ▪This is the worst mining disaster in China since 2009.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 26 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 2 right.
- ▪ At least 82 killed after massive gas explosion rips through coal mine in China — Fox News
- ▪ Authorities investigate safety lapses after China coal mine blast kills at least 82 — Le Monde (EN)
- ▪ Authorities investigate safety lapses after China coal mine blast kills at least 82 — NBC News — World
- ▪ Authorities investigate safety lapses after China coal mine blast kills at least 82 — The Washington Times
- ▪ Rescuers race to find survivors after a deadly Chinese coal mine blast kills at least 82 — ABC News — International
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Moment of gas explosion at China coal mineAt least 82 people have been killed and at least two are missing after a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China on Sunday, officials say.Surveillance footage aired by state media on Monday showed the moment of the blast from inside Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi province.The incident 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.The cause of the gas explosion has not yet been revealed, but state media reported that the levels of carbon monoxide in the mine were found to have "exceeded limits".6 minutes agoCoal miningMiningAsiaChinaShareSaveCould a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations?A North Korean women's football team…
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