At least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were hospitalized after a powerful gas explosion ripped through a coal mine in Shanxi province, northern China. The blast struck the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city on Friday evening, turning the site into a major disaster zone within moments.
Details of the Incident
According to state media, around 247 miners were working underground at the time of the explosion. Emergency response teams, including hundreds of rescuers, medical staff, and police officers, were immediately deployed to the site to search for survivors and treat the injured.
Casualties and Rescue Efforts
Many of the victims suffered from toxic gas exposure. Over 120 workers were hospitalized, and nine miners remain missing. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities work to locate the missing and provide medical care to the injured.
The explosion has raised concerns about safety standards in China's mining industry, which has seen a series of deadly accidents in recent years. Investigations into the cause of the blast are underway.
