Qinyuan County hits the headlines after a fatal gas explosion at a Shanxi coal mine, 82 dead. Local gov’t vows rescue, safety review.
A gas explosion has struck the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, Shanxi, where 247 workers were underground on Friday evening. Authorities have reported dozens hospitalised, two missing and an initial death toll that was revised downward after officials said the company's early figures were inaccurate. President Xi has ordered investigations and accountability.