May 23, 2026, 11:57 AM

Coal mine blast kills over 80 people in northern China

Coal mine blast kills over 80 people in northern China

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – At least 82 people have been killed in a gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s Shanxi Province.

At least 82 people have been killed in a gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s Shanxi Province, the Xinhua news agency reported.

According to the media outlet, officials responsible for the accident have been "placed under control." A rescue operation is underway.

The accident occurred at the Liushenyu mine operated by Shanxi Tongzhou Group on May 22.

MNA

News ID 244718

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