A devastating gas explosion has rocked a coal mine in Qinyuan County, located in the Chinese mainland's Shanxi Province, leaving the community in shock. Local authorities confirmed on Saturday that eight people have lost their lives, while 38 others remain trapped underground. 💔
The accident struck on Friday evening at 7:29 p.m. at the Liushenyu coal mine. At the time of the blast, there were a total of 247 workers underground, making this a high-stakes rescue mission for the teams on the ground.
The situation is incredibly tense, but there is a glimmer of hope. As of 6 a.m. on Saturday, 201 miners have been safely brought back to the surface. However, the focus remains on the 38 brave souls still missing below. Search and rescue operations are currently in full swing to locate and save everyone trapped. 🚨
In the wake of the disaster, authorities are not taking things lightly. The person in charge of the company involved has already been taken into custody in accordance with the law, as investigators work tirelessly to uncover exactly what caused the explosion.
Our thoughts are with the families and the rescue teams fighting against time. We're hoping for more safe returns as the operation continues. Stay tuned for updates. 🌍✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
