Coal mine gas explosion in China kills 82 people, state media say
A gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi Province, China, has resulted in the deaths of at least 82 people. The incident occurred at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city, where 247 workers were initially trapped underground. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and an investigation into the cause of the explosion is underway.
- ▪The explosion occurred on Friday evening at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city.
- ▪Initially, eight fatalities were reported, but the death toll has since risen to 82.
- ▪Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a thorough rescue effort and investigation into the incident.
19 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 18 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 7 lean left, 10 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ China’s deadliest coal mine explosion in years kills 90, state media says — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ Coal mine explosion in China kills 90 people, state media say — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Dozens dead in explosion at China coal mine — The Sydney Morning Herald
- ▪ Coal mine explosion in China kills 90 people, state media say — CBS News — World
- ▪ Gas explosion at Chinese coal mine kills at least 90 — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ At least 90 dead in China’s worst coal mine disaster in over 16 years — New York Post
- ▪ Coal mine gas explosion in China kills at least 82 people: State media — ABC News — Top
- ▪ Xi Jinping urges 'all-out rescue' after coal mine explosion kills at least 82 in China — Euronews
- ▪ At least 82 dead in Chinese coal mine explosion, state media reports — r/news
- ▪ Coal mine gas explosion in China kills 82 people, state media say — NPR Topics: News
- ▪ More than 80 killed in Chinese coal mine gas explosion, state media reports — World News
- ▪ Over 80 killed in gas explosion at coal mine in China’s Shanxi province — Times of India — Top
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This photo released by Xinhua News Agency, shows a scene at the rescue site of the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city, China's Shanxi Province, Saturday, May 23. AP-YonhapBEIJING — A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern province of Shanxi killed at least 82 people, state media reported Saturday and after dozens were said to be trapped underground.Official news agency Xinhua said the accident at Changzhi city’s Liushenyu coal mine happened on Friday evening and 247 workers were trapped underground.The agency initially reported early Saturday eight people were killed and 38 were trapped underground.The cause of the explosion was under investigation, Xinhua reported, and rescue work is pressing on.Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an all-out effort to rescue the…
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