Rescue efforts underway after coal mine accident in Shanxi kills at least 82

At least 82 people are confirmed dead and nine others still missing in a coal mine blast in north China's Shanxi Province, according to local authorities on Saturday.

The gas explosion occurred at 7:29 p.m. on Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan County.

A person in charge of the company involved has been taken into custody in accordance with the law.

Rescue operations are underway and the cause of the explosion is under investigation.

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