Coal Mine Gas Explosion in China Kills 90 People, State Media Say At least 90 people were killed in a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern Shanxi province, state media reported.
The disaster occurred on a typical Friday evening when about 247 workers were on duty. The Chinese government has faced mounting criticism over its handling of workplace safety regulations in recent years.
The official response to this disaster will be telling, with the government likely making hasty promises to tighten controls and beef up inspections.