China
2026.05.23 22:56 GMT+8

Local authorities confirm 82 dead in north China coal mine accident, 2 missing

Updated 2026.05.23 23:11 GMT+8
CGTN

The coal mine accident in north China's Shanxi Province has left 82 people dead and two others still unaccounted for, local authorities confirmed at a press conference on Saturday evening.

A moment of silence was observed for the victims at the press conference.

The gas explosion occurred on Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan County. 

Copyright © 

RELATED STORIES