Coal Mine Explosion Kills 82 in Northern China, Nine Remain Trapped
A coal mine explosion in Changzhi City killed at least 82 workers and left nine others trapped underground. Rescue operations continue at the Liushenyu mine in Shanxi Province.
citizen.co.zaAt least 82 people were killed and nine others remain trapped after an explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi City, northern China, according to Chinese state media. The incident occurred Friday night local time. A total of 247 workers were underground when the blast happened.
Rescue workers are preparing to enter the mine.
Carbon monoxide levels exceeded limits inside the shaft, Xinhua reported. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation. >"In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, rescue workers prepare to descend into a coal mine in the aftermath of an explosion at Changzhi city's Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, northern China's Shanxi Province on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- May 23, 2:03 PM ET
2 new sources added: BBC, ABC News
2 sourcesBBC · ABC News - Friday night
Explosion occurred at Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi City.
1 source@ABC - Saturday
Rescue teams began operations at the mine site.
1 source@ABC
Potential Impact
- 01
Rescue operations will continue until all missing workers are accounted for.
- 02
Chinese authorities will investigate the cause of the explosion.
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