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China authorities lower mine blast death toll to 82: State media

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23-05-2026 | 11:45

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China authorities lower mine blast death toll to 82: State media

Chinese authorities said on Saturday that 82 people had died in a coal mine blast, revising an earlier death toll of 90, state media reported.

"The incident has resulted in 82 deaths. Two people are still missing, and all-out search efforts are ongoing. Another 128 people were injured and hospitalised," said Chen Xiangyang, mayor of Changzhi city in Shanxi province, according to state broadcaster CCTV.

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