TASS5/23/2026World1 min readRussia
Death Toll in China Coal Mine Gas Explosion Rises to 90
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- The death toll from a gas explosion at the Liushenyu mine in China's Shanxi Province has risen to 90.
- Top medical experts have been dispatched from Beijing, and search and rescue operations are ongoing.
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Why It Matters
A gas explosion occurred at the Liushenyu mine in China's Shanxi Province on May 22. The death toll has risen to 90, and a search and rescue operation is ongoing.
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The death toll from a gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s Shanxi Province has risen from 82 to 90.
According to China Central Television, top medical experts have been dispatched to the province from Beijing.
A search and rescue operation continues at the site.
The blast occurred at the Liushenyu mine operated by Shanxi Tongzhou Group on May 22.
Open Questions
- What caused the gas explosion?
- What is the condition of the survivors?
- What safety measures were in place at the mine?
- What is the prognosis for the ongoing search and rescue operation?
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This article was originally published by TASS.
