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Over 50 killed in Chinese coal mine explosion

More than 50 people have been killed in a blast at a coal mine in the central Chinese province of Shanxi that trapped dozens more. State news agency Xinhua reported that the gas explosion happened in Qinyuan county, about 520km (320 miles) southwest of Beijing, on Friday after the mine issued a carbon monoxide alert late on Friday. There were 247 workers underground at the time of the blast. It was unclear whether other workers remained trapped. President Xi Jinping called for rescuers to “make...

At least 82 dead in Chinese coal mine explosion, state media reports

The explosion took place at 19:29 local time on Friday at a coal mine in northern China.

Over 80 killed in gas explosion at coal mine in China’s Shanxi province

Coal mine gas explosion in China kills at least 82 people, state media says

A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern Shanxi province killed at least 82 people and trapped dozens underground, state media reported Saturday, in one of the country’s deadliest mining disasters in years.

China mine explosion: death toll leaps to more than 80 after gas blast

Xi Jinping urges authorities to ‘spare no effort’ in rescue efforts after blast at mine in northern Shanxi province The death toll from a gas explosion at a coalmine in northern China’s Shanxi province has risen to at least 82, state media Xinhua reported on Saturday, with nine people still missing. The gas explosion happened late on Friday at the Liushenyu coalmine in Qinyuan county, while 247 workers were underground, Xinhua reported. Initial reports said eight people had been killed, while more than 200 people had been brought safely to the surface. Continue reading...

China: Dozens dead in coal mine blast — state media

An explosion in a coal mine in northern China has killed at least 82 people, with some still unaccounted for, state media say. President Xi Jinping has demanded an "all-out" effort to search for and rescue those missing.

Gas explosion at Chinese coal mine kills at least 90

President Xi Jinping has called on authorities nationwide to learn from the incident.

China coal mine blast kills at least 90, leaves nine missing

A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in China’s Shanxi province has killed at least 90 workers.

Death toll from gas explosion at coal mine in China jumps to 90

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BBC at the site of China's worst mining disaster in more than a decade

At least 82 people have been killed after a gas explosion at the Liushenyu mine in China.

China mine blast: Search and investigation continue

Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into "serious breaches" of security regulations after an explosion in a coal mine left at least 82 people dead. Two people remain missing.

Chinese coal mine accident, Cathay Pacific flight turbulence: 5 weekend reads you missed

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. 82 killed in China’s worst coal mine accident for more than a decade 2. Why Bangladesh could raise Indian red flags by buying a China-Pakistan fighter jet 3. Screams as 10 hurt in ‘drop tower’ turbulence on Cathay flight from Brisbane 4. 2 notable women in ancient China broke barriers in fields...

Moment of gas explosion at China coal mine

At least 82 people have been killed and two are missing after a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China on Sunday, officials say.

Are systemic safety failures to blame for China’s deadly mine blast?

A gas explosion that killed at least 82 people in central China – the country’s worst mining disaster in more than a decade – was the result of systemic safety failures across multiple parts of the production chain, according to miners and industry insiders. The Friday blast at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi province also left two people missing and 128 survivors in hospital, including two in critical condition. Miners interviewed by the South China Morning Post said several workers had not...

Shanxi mine disaster casts shadow over province’s shift from coal to culture

Shanxi, China’s top coal-producing province, has attempted to rebrand from a polluting, high-risk mining hub into a cultural and tourist destination. However, the country’s deadliest mining accident in nearly two decades has cast a shadow over this image. On Friday, a devastating gas explosion at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi killed at least 82 people. The disaster, which industry insiders said was a result of systemic safety failures, has drawn attention to the safety, governance and...

‘Implosion’ at Washington state packaging plant kills unknown number of people

Tank containing white liquor, a chemical solution used in the paper industry, ruptured, according to fire department Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Authorities in Washington state are responding to an “implosion” at a packaging plant early on Tuesday morning that killed an unknown number of people and left multiple others with chemical burns. The Longview fire department said in a statement there was a hazardous materials incident at Nippon Dynawave Packaging that occurred when a tank containing white liquor, a chemical solution used in the paper industry, ruptured. According to the state, the plant has a kraft pulp and paper mill and liquid packaging facility, and employs roughly 1,000 employees. Continue reading...