Last Updated on May 23, 2026 11:22 pm by BIZNAMA NEWS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives in a mining accident in Shanxi Province in China. In a social media post, the Prime Minister extended his condolences to President Xi Jinping and the people of China on behalf of the people of India. He also prayed for the early and safe recovery of all remaining missing persons and hoped that the bereaved families would find strength in this tragic hour.
Death toll rises to 90 in China coal mine gas explosion
In China, the death toll due to a gas explosion in a coal mine in Shanxi Province has risen to 90. The gas explosion occurred at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan County yesterday. The State media reported that 201 miners have so far been rescued, while Rescue efforts are ongoing. Chinese President Xi Jinping has issued instructions for a comprehensive rescue operation and treatment of the injured.
He has called for proper handling of the aftermath of the accident and sought a thorough investigation into its cause, with accountability pursued in accordance with the law. Xi has stressed that authorities across the country must learn from the accident, remain vigilant on workplace safety, and intensify efforts to identify and eliminate potential risks to prevent major accidents.