Eight dead, dozens trapped in Chinese coal mine after gas explosion

At least eight people are dead and 38 others are trapped underground after a gas explosion in a coal mine in northeast China’s Shanxi province on Friday night, according to state media.

Xinhua News reported earlier that carbon monoxide levels “exceeded limits” in the mine.

Rescue efforts are continuing at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi City, Xinhua continue reading …