A blast at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi killed 82 people, highlighting ongoing safety issues in China's coal industry despite reforms. Investigations reveal serious illegal violations by operator Tongzhou Group, including unregistered workers and secret tunnels, complicating rescue efforts.
A blast at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi province on Friday injured 128 people, with two still missing. An initial investigation revealed serious illegal acts, including unlawful overstaffing, at the mine.
A gas explosion at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi province, China, has killed at least 82 people and left two missing. The blast, which occurred Friday evening, is the worst mining disaster in China since 2009. Over 100 workers were rescued, and 128 are being treated in hospitals.
At least 82 people were killed and two are missing after a gas explosion at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi province, China. Over 100 workers were saved, and 128 are being treated in hospitals. The incident is China's worst mining disaster since 2009.
A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province, China, has killed at least 82 people. The disaster, the country's worst in 17 years, prompted a nationwide crackdown on illegal mining practices. Over 247 workers were underground during the blast, with many hospitalized.
At least 90 people died in a gas explosion at the Liushenyu coalmine in Shanxi province, China. The disaster, which occurred Friday evening, is the country's deadliest mining accident since 2009. Investigations are underway, and authorities have detained a company official.
At least 82 people died in a gas explosion at the Liushenyu coalmine in Shanxi province, China. The disaster, the worst in 17 years, occurred Friday with 247 workers underground. Preliminary findings point to "serious illegal violations" by the mine's operator, Tongzhou Group.
