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At least 82 dead in Shanxi mine accident, rescue operations underway

CGTN

 , Updated 13:32, 23-May-2026

At least 82 people are confirmed dead and nine others still missing in a coal mine blast in north China's Shanxi Province, according to local authorities on Saturday.

The gas explosion occurred at 7:29 p.m. Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan County.

A person in charge of the company involved has been taken into custody in accordance with the law.

Rescue operations are underway.

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