A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has killed at least 82 people. Two are missing.
Key facts
- •At least 82 people have been killed in the coal mine blast.
- •Two people are missing after the explosion.
- •The blast occurred at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in northern China.
- •Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for no effort to be spared in the search and rescue operation.
At least 82 people have been killed and two are missing after a coal mine blast in northern China. The gas explosion occurred at the Liushenyu Coal Mine. Chinese President Xi Jinping has stated that no effort must be spared in the search and rescue operation.
Rescue Efforts
Rescuers have deployed mine inspection robots underground, equipped with gas sensors and infrared cameras, according to state media reports. The rescue operation is ongoing.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by BBC World.
