More than 80 killed in China coal mine blast: State media The death toll from a devastating blast at a coal mine in northern China has surpassed 80, leaving families shattered and raising questions about the safety protocols that are meant to protect workers.
The tragedy occurred on May 22 at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi province.
Shanxi is often referred to as China's coal mining capital, but its reputation belies a harsh reality: mine accidents are an unfortunate norm.