A devastating gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, Shanxi province, China, has led to a tragic death toll of at least 90 people, according to state media reports. The explosion occurred late on Friday while 247 workers were on duty underground. Initial reports indicated only eight fatalities, but this figure rose sharply as rescue efforts progressed. President Xi Jinping has instructed authorities to spare no effort in treating the injured and conducting thorough search and rescue operations. He also mandated a comprehensive investigation into the cause of the explosion, emphasizing the need for strict accountability under the law. Premier Li Qiang supported these directives, calling for timely updates on the situation and rigorous accountability measures. The local emergency management authority confirmed that rescue operations are ongoing and that the cause of the explosion is under investigation. This incident marks one of the deadliest coal mine accidents in China in the last decade, despite significant improvements in safety regulations since the early 2000s, which have drastically reduced coal mine fatalities.