A major industrial disaster has struck northern China as the China coal mine explosion Shanxi 2026 death toll rose sharply to 90 following a gas blast at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, state media reported.
The explosion occurred late Friday when 247 workers were reportedly on duty underground at the coal facility in Shanxi province. Emergency response teams were immediately deployed as rescue operations began in difficult conditions.
The China coal mine explosion Shanxi 2026 has become one of the deadliest mining incidents in recent years, raising renewed concerns over industrial safety standards despite long-term improvements in China’s mining regulations.
Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered authorities to make “spare no effort” in treating the injured and continuing search-and-rescue operations. He also called for a thorough investigation into the cause of the blast and strict accountability.
Premier Li Qiang also instructed officials to ensure accurate and timely information is released to the public while emphasizing the need for strict enforcement of safety regulations and legal responsibility.
Local emergency authorities confirmed that rescue operations are still ongoing, while the exact cause of the gas explosion remains under investigation. Initial reports had suggested a much lower death toll before the figures were updated.
The China coal mine explosion Shanxi 2026 highlights ongoing risks in mining operations despite years of regulatory improvements, as officials continue efforts to prevent similar industrial tragedies in the future.
