Rescuers race to find survivors after deadly Chinese coal mine blast

CBC — May 24, 09:20 AM

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Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a thorough investigation and accountability of those responsible, after the deadly gas explosion happened Friday evening at the Liushenyu coal mine in the province of Shanxi.

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