According to officials, a coal mine explosion in northern China has left at least 82 people dead and two missing. After initially stating that at least 90 people had perished, rescue officials lowered the death toll in an update late on Saturday. The deadliest mining accident in China since 2009 occurred at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi province due to a methane explosion. When the explosion occurred on Friday at 19:29 local time (11:29 GMT), 247 personnel were allegedly on duty. More than 100 individuals were reportedly saved, and hundreds of rescuers were dispatched to the scene.
According to Chinese President Xi Jinping, every effort must be made to care for the wounded and find survivors. Later, the nation’s state council declared that a “rigorous” inquiry would be carried out and that those found guilty would face “severe punishment.” Officials expressed regret for the uncertainty around the death toll, claiming that the initial chaos caused an imprecise headcount and an inaccurate total. They said that 128 patients, including two in serious condition, were receiving treatment at hospitals.
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