Prefecture-level city in southeast Shanxi, a transport hub and rising industrial centre
A gas explosion has struck the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, Shanxi, leaving dozens dead and scores injured. Authorities have reported 247 workers underground, detained company executives and ordered nationwide inspections of coal‑mine safety. Rescue teams are continuing search efforts and two workers remain missing.
Xinhua reports a Liushenyu coal mine blast near Changzhi has trapped 247 workers. Shanxi, China’s key coal region, has seen safety reforms after past accidents; authorities are conducting rescue operations while investigating the cause.