Gas explosion in Chinese coal mine results in at least 90 deaths

A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, Shanxi province, has resulted in at least 90 fatalities, with rescue operations ongoing for the 247 workers present underground at the time. The incident, the deadliest mining disaster in over a decade, occurred shortly after a carbon monoxide alert was issued. In response, President Xi Jinping has called for enhanced safety measures across the country to prevent future accidents, emphasizing the need for vigilance and thorough investigations into risks.

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