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news Dw English 2026-05-23

China Coal Mine Blast Leaves at Least 8 Dead, Dozens Trapped

An explosion in a coal mine in northern China has resulted in at least eight fatalities, with nearly 40 people still trapped underground. President Xi Jinping has called for a comprehensive rescue effort.

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