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Coal mine explosion in Shanxi province kills at least 90 workers
A gas explosion at a coal mine in China has resulted in numerous fatalities and missing individuals. Authorities are responding to the incident and assessing safety measures. (sources: aljazeera, cbsnews, bloomberg, nytimes)
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A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province has killed at least 90 workers, with nine others reported missing. This incident is noted as one of the deadliest mining accidents in recent years.
- The explosion occurred at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province.
- At least 90 workers have been confirmed dead, with nine still unaccounted for.
- Chinese authorities are responding to the incident and have been urged to improve safety measures.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns in China's mining industry.
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