Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed deep grief over a major coal mine explosion in China’s Shanxi province that killed at least 90 people, describing the tragedy as “deeply saddening” and extending condolences to Chinese President Xi Jinping and the people of China.
In a post on X, Modi said he was “deeply saddened” by the loss of lives in what has emerged as one of China’s worst mining disasters in recent years. He conveyed “sincere sympathy” to President Xi Jinping and expressed solidarity with the bereaved families.
“Upon learning of the mining accident in Shanxi Province, China, which has resulted in loss of life, I am deeply saddened. On behalf of the people of India, I extend profound condolences and sincere sympathy to President Xi Jinping and the Chinese people. May the families of those who have perished find strength to endure this difficult time. I sincerely pray that those still missing will be found safe and sound at the earliest,” the Prime Minister said.
The explosion took place at a coal mine in China’s northern Shanxi province, a major coal-producing region known for its extensive mining activity.
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According to reports from Chinese authorities, the blast led to widespread damage inside the mine, trapping workers underground and triggering large-scale rescue operations.
Emergency teams were deployed immediately after the incident, with rescue and recovery efforts continuing as authorities worked to trace those still missing. The exact cause of the explosion is under investigation, though initial reports suggest a sudden buildup of gas may have triggered the blast.
Coal mining accidents, though less frequent in recent years due to improved safety measures, continue to occur in China’s resource-heavy industrial regions. Shanxi province, in particular, has witnessed several such incidents in the past due to its dense network of mines.
The tragedy has prompted renewed focus on industrial safety standards and emergency response mechanisms in the country, even as rescue teams continue operations at the site.
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