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China: At least 8 dead, dozens trapped in coal mine blast
May 23, 2026
Deutsche Welle

China: At least 8 dead, dozens trapped in coal mine blast

Eight people died and dozens are still trapped after a gas blast at a coal mine in northern China. President Xi Jinping urged authorities to "spare no effort" in rescue and treatment. The accident happened Friday evening, with 201 workers brought out safely by Saturday morning.