Shanxi mine disaster casts shadow over province’s shift from coal to culture
A gas explosion at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi, China, resulted in at least 82 deaths, marking the deadliest mining accident in the country in nearly 20 years. This disaster highlights systemic safety failures and impacts Shanxi's efforts to transition from a coal-dependent economy to a cultural and tourist hub.
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