Gas explosion at Shanxi coal mine leaves 90 dead; toxic gas inhalation cited as main cause

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A gas explosion occurred at a coal mine in Shanxi, China, on the night of the 22nd. As of 2 PM on the 23rd, 90 deaths have been confirmed, with 123 injured. Survivors report that the high casualty count was primarily due to the inhalation of toxic gases following the explosion. The mine was previously listed as a high-risk facility. Rescue efforts are ongoing for 9 trapped individuals.

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