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Deadly explosion claims 11 lives in northern China coal mine

Published August 22nd, 2023 - 08:32 GMT
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Coal mine explosion in Xintai, near Yanan, China. Twitter/@ndtv
Highlights
This marks the deadliest incident since February's Inner Mongolia collapse that killed over 50 workers.

ALBAWABA- An explosion at Xintai Coal Mine near Yanan, China, led to the tragic loss of 11 lives. The incident occurred on Monday with nine individuals trapped and found lifeless by Tuesday morning. 

Two others who reached the surface with serious injuries later succumbed. This marks the deadliest incident since February's Inner Mongolia collapse that killed over 50 workers. 

Despite calls for improved safety, China's mining sector still faces challenges, reflecting a string of recent industrial mishaps due to lax safety measures.

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