Gas Explosion at Chinese Coal Mine Kills At Least 90 A devastating gas explosion at the Liushenyu mine in Shanxi province has claimed the lives of at least 90 people and injured many more.
The tragedy has sparked widespread outrage and calls for greater accountability, highlighting the deep seated problems plaguing China's coal mining industry.
State media reports that 247 workers were on duty underground when the blast occurred, underscoring the hazardous conditions faced by miners every day.