Coal mine explosion in China kills 90 people, state media say

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Coal mine explosion in China kills 90 people, state media say Asia / Pacific

Issued on: 23/05/2026 - 16:46

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A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern Shanxi province killed at least 90 people, state media said on Saturday, in the country’s deadliest mining accident in recent years.

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