Deadliest China Coal Mine Blast Since 2009 Kills at Least 90 A devastating coal mine blast in northern China has left at least 90 workers dead and many more feared trapped.
The tragedy is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by those toiling deep beneath the earth in China's vast and notorious coal mining industry.
Causes of the Disaster Preliminary reports indicate that safety regulations failures and industry oversight lapses contributed to the disaster.