China coal mine explosion results in at least 90 fatalities reported

A gas explosion occurred at the Liushenyu coal mine in China’s Shanxi province, resulting in the deaths of at least 90 workers. Nine miners are still unaccounted for.

According to reports, the incident took place late on Friday when a large number of miners were underground. The cause of the blast is currently under investigation.

President Xi Jinping has issued an order for all-out rescue efforts to be conducted. Authorities have also detained a company official in connection with the incident.

Details of the explosion and its aftermath are still emerging, but officials have confirmed that at least 90 workers lost their lives. Nine miners remain missing, and their whereabouts are currently unknown.

The Liushenyu coal mine is located in Shanxi province, where mining activities are common. The incident has sparked a response from local authorities, who are working to locate the missing miners and determine the cause of the explosion.

Rescue efforts are ongoing, with officials working to search for survivors and provide support to those affected by the blast.

Source: Al Jazeera