Chinese authorities have revised the death toll from a severe coal mine explosion in Shanxi province to 82. The incident marks China’s worst mining disaster in over a decade, sparking nationwide concern and discussion about mine safety.

Following the accident, China’s top leadership ordered all-out rescue and relief efforts and called for a comprehensive safety inspection of coal mines across the country. Local authorities have established a special investigation team to determine the cause of the accident and identify responsible parties.

Previously, the official death toll was reported higher, later revised to 82 after verification. Rescue workers conducted difficult search and rescue operations in the post-explosion mine shafts, but some underground areas remain inaccessible due to hazardous conditions.

The disaster once again highlights the safety challenges facing China’s coal industry. In recent years, China has made continuous efforts to improve mine safety standards, but safety hazards in some older mines have not been fully eliminated.