Gas explosion at Chinese coal mine kills at least 90
A gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi province, China, has resulted in the deaths of at least 90 workers. The incident occurred while 247 workers were on duty underground, making it the deadliest mining disaster in over a decade. President Xi Jinping has called for increased safety measures and investigations into the cause of the explosion.
- ▪The explosion took place at the Liushenyu mine in Qinyuan county.
- ▪247 workers were underground at the time of the blast.
- ▪The mine's overseer has been arrested as investigations continue.
19 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 18 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 6 lean left, 11 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 — Korea Times
- ▪ Coal mine explosion in China kills 90 people, state media say — CBS News — World
- ▪ 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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News|MiningGas explosion at Chinese coal mine kills at least 90President Xi Jinping has called on authorities nationwide to learn from the incident.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoShanxi province, ChinaBy Al Jazeera Staff, AFP and ReutersPublished On 23 May 202623 May 2026A gas explosion at a coal mine in China has killed at least 90 people.State media Xinhua said 247 workers had been on duty underground when the blast ripped through the Liushenyu mine in Qinyuan county, Shanxi province, on Friday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3China economic growth target set below 5% for the first time at key meetinglist 2 of 3Australia scrambles to secure energy as war on Iran…
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