Chinese mine explosion kills 90, injures several
Deadly explosion rocked a mining site in China on Friday, killing at least 90 people and injuring several.
A heavy blast rocked the Liushenyu mine in Qinyuan county, Shanxi province, on Friday, leaving several other people injured, State media Xinhua reported.
About 247 workers were on duty underground when the blast happened around 7:29pm on Friday.
Recue efforts were ongoing at the mining site, while the operator of the mine site had been arrested.
President Xi Jinping called for thorough investigations into the incident.
“All regions and departments must learn from the lessons of the accident. Remain vigilant regarding workplace safety, thoroughly investigate, rectify all types of risks and hidden dangers, and resolutely prevent and curb the occurrence of major and serious accidents,” Mr Xi said.
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