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President Muizzu Extends Condolences to China Over Deadly Mine Explosion
President Mohamed Muizzu sent a message of condolence to Xi Jinping following the deadly gas explosion at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi Province, China. According to Chinese authorities, at least 82 people were killed, two remain missing, and 128 are receiving medical treatment.
LatestPresident Muizzu sends condolences to China over Shanxi coal mine explosionMaldives News Network, 25 May, 20:29
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The Standard24 May, 19:07 · first report
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people killed in the explosion at the time of reportingat least 82The StandardAccording to Chinese authorities, at least 82 people were killed in the explosion, while two others remain missing.
workers reportedly on duty at the time of the explosion at the time of the explosion247 workersThe StandardChinese officials stated that 247 workers were reportedly on duty at the time of the explosion, with more than 100 individuals rescued from the site following the incident.
individuals rescued from the site following the incidentmore than 100The StandardChinese officials stated that 247 workers were reportedly on duty at the time of the explosion, with more than 100 individuals rescued from the site following the incident.
people currently receiving medical treatment currently128 peopleThe StandardAuthorities also confirmed that 128 people are currently receiving medical treatment, including two individuals said to be in critical condition.
deaths from Liushenyu Coal Mine explosion as of publication 2026-05-25at least 82Maldives News Networkfollowing the deadly gas explosion at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi Province that has claimed at least 82 lives.
initial death toll reported before revision initial report90 deathsMaldives News Networkthe death toll was initially reported as 90, but was later revised downward to 82, with officials attributing the discrepancy to chaotic scenes in the aftermath
at least 82people killed in the explosionThe StandardAccording to Chinese authorities, at least 82 people were killed in the explosion, while two others remain missing.
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Earlier reports gaveat least eight11 Nov, 18:02The Standard
247 workersworkers reportedly on duty at the time of the explosionThe StandardChinese officials stated that 247 workers were reportedly on duty at the time of the explosion, with more than 100 individuals rescued from the site following the incident.
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more than 100individuals rescued from the siteThe StandardChinese officials stated that 247 workers were reportedly on duty at the time of the explosion, with more than 100 individuals rescued from the site following the incident.
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128 peoplepeople currently receiving medical treatmentThe StandardAuthorities also confirmed that 128 people are currently receiving medical treatment, including two individuals said to be in critical condition.
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at least 82deaths from Liushenyu Coal Mine explosionMaldives News Networkfollowing the deadly gas explosion at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi Province that has claimed at least 82 lives.
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90 deathsinitial death toll reported before revisionMaldives News Networkthe death toll was initially reported as 90, but was later revised downward to 82, with officials attributing the discrepancy to chaotic scenes in the aftermath
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247 workersworkers on duty underground at time of blastMaldives News Networkwith 247 workers reported to have been on duty underground at the time of the blast.
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More than 120people hospitalisedMaldives News NetworkMore than 120 people were hospitalised, with many among the injured suffering the effects of exposure to toxic gas.
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1.2 million tonnesmine annual production capacityMaldives News NetworkThe mine is operated by the Shanxi Tongzhou Group Liushenyu Coal Industry, with an annual production capacity of 1.2 million tonnes.
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approximately 15 yearstime since China's most severe prior coal mining disasterMaldives News Networkthe most severe coal mining disaster in China in approximately 15 years.
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53 peopledeaths in February 2023 open-pit mine collapseMaldives News NetworkIn February 2023, 53 people were killed in a collapse at an open-pit mine in the Inner Mongolia region.
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State Council investigation team dispatched to probe the cause of the explosion; company executives detainedongoing at time of publicationChinaMaldives News NetworkAn investigation team dispatched by China’s State Council is conducting what officials have described as a rigorous and uncompromising probe into the cause of the explosion. Executives of the company operating the mine have since been detained as inquiries continue.
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Mine placed on national list of disaster-prone coal mines2024ChinaMaldives News NetworkIn 2024, the facility was placed on a national list of disaster-prone coal mines by China’s National Mine Safety Administration
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