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Gas explosion at Liushenyu coal mine kills at least 90

A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi killed at least 90 people as rescue crews searched for survivors.
WHO: Liushenyu mine workers and emergency rescue crews
WHAT: A gas explosion ripped through the Liushenyu coal mine, killing at least 90 workers and prompting ongoing rescue operations.
WHEN: May 23, 2026 at 2:57 AM ET
WHERE: Qinyuan county, Shanxi province
WHY: A carbon monoxide alert was issued shortly before the blast, with reports claiming gas levels exceeded safe limits.
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