A tragic coal mine explosion claimed the lives of 11 individuals in northern China’s Shaanxi province, as reported by state media on Tuesday.
The explosion took place at 8:26 pm on Monday at the Xintai Coal Mine near Yan’an city, according to state broadcaster CCTV, citing information from the municipal emergency management bureau.
Approximately 90 people were present inside the mine during the explosion. Nine of them were trapped and were sadly found with no signs of life by 9:00 am on Tuesday. Two survivors who managed to reach the surface were critically injured and, despite resuscitation efforts, couldn’t be saved.
An additional 11 individuals sustained minor injuries and were transported to the hospital for treatment, with their conditions reported as stable. The incident’s cause is presently being investigated.
China’s mining safety has shown improvement over the years, and significant incidents now garner more media attention than before. Nonetheless, accidents remain frequent in an industry where safety measures are sometimes lax, particularly in basic facilities.
In February, a coal mine collapse in Inner Mongolia resulted in numerous people and vehicles being buried under debris. The exact death toll wasn’t disclosed for several months, with authorities confirming in June that 53 individuals had lost their lives in the accident.
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