Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu sent condolences to Chinese President Xi Jinping after a gas explosion at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in China's Shanxi Province, which killed at least 82 people. Chinese authorities announced a rigorous investigation, suspended production at the company's mines, and ordered safety inspections across coal mining operations in the province.
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According to officials, 247 workers were underground when the explosion occurred at the Liushenyu shaft on Friday evening.
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More than 100 miners were rescued, while hundreds of emergency personnel were deployed to the site as search efforts continued.
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State media reported that many victims suffered from inhalation of poisonous gas, while 128 people remain hospitalised, including several in critical condition.
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In response to the tragedy, local authorities in Shanxi Province have ordered immediate safety inspections across coal mining operations, while production has been suspended at all mines operated by the company managing the Liushenyu Coal Mine.
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