A devastating gas explosion has rocked the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Qinyuan County, Shanxi Province, on the Chinese mainland, leaving the community in shock. 🖤
The accident happened on Friday evening at 7:29 p.m. At the time of the blast, a total of 247 workers were underground, facing an unimaginable situation.
By 6 a.m. this morning (Saturday), local authorities confirmed that 201 miners have been safely brought to the surface. However, the tragedy has already claimed eight lives, and 38 workers remain trapped beneath the earth. 📉
Search and rescue teams are working tirelessly to reach those still missing, while investigators are digging deep to find out exactly what caused the explosion. Our thoughts are with the families and the brave rescue crews on the ground. 🙏✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
