Rescuers race to find survivors after a deadly Chinese coal mine blast kills at least 82
Rescuers are searching for survivors after a coal mine explosion in northern China killed at least 82 people. The incident, which occurred at the Liushenyu coal mine, has prompted calls for a thorough investigation and accountability from Chinese President Xi Jinping. Local officials reported that the mine had violated safety laws, complicating rescue efforts.
- ▪At least 82 people have died due to the coal mine explosion in Qinyuan county, Shanxi province.
- ▪Two miners are still missing, and dozens have been hospitalized following the incident.
- ▪Chinese authorities have announced a comprehensive inspection of the coal mining sector in response to the accident.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 26 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ Moment of gas explosion at China coal mine — BBC News
- ▪ 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
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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 onRescuers race to find survivors after a deadly Chinese coal mine blast kills at least 82Rescuers in northern China are searching for survivors after a coal mine explosion killed at least 82 peopleByE. EDUARDO CASTILLO Associated PressMay 24, 2026, 1:46 AM1:12Police officers at a checkpoint stop cars at the entrance to the Liushenyu coal mine facility in Qinyuan county in Changzhi, northern China's Shanxi province on Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/E.
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