China Coal Mine Blast Caught on Surveillance Video

May 25, 2026 • Al Jazeera

China Coal Mine Blast Caught on Surveillance Video

Coal Mine Explosion in China’s Shanxi Province Caught on Video

A dramatic explosion was captured on surveillance footage at a coal mine in China’s Shanxi Province on Friday night. The incident resulted in the loss of at least 82 lives, making it the deadliest mining disaster in China in over a decade.

According to reports, the blast occurred within the tunnels of the mine, and the footage shows the sudden surge of an explosion. The exact cause of the blast is currently unknown.

The Shanxi Province has experienced several mining accidents in recent years, but this incident appears to be one of the most severe. Authorities have confirmed that at least 82 workers were killed as a result of the explosion.

Rescue efforts are ongoing, and officials are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the disaster. The mine’s safety record is currently being reviewed, and an investigation into the cause of the blast is underway.

The incident has raised concerns about workplace safety in China’s mining industry. Authorities have promised to take steps to ensure that similar incidents do not occur in the future.

Details of the incident are still emerging, but officials have confirmed that at least 82 workers lost their lives in the explosion. The full extent of the damage and the cause of the blast remain under investigation.

Source: Al Jazeera