2013 Taozigou Coal Mine explosion
| Date | May 11, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Location | Sichuan, People's Republic of China |
| Deaths | 28 dead |
| Non-fatal injuries | 18 injured |
The 2013 Taozigou Coal Mine explosion occurred in the Taozigou Coal Mine (桃子沟煤矿) in Hua'an Village (华安村), Fuji Town (福集镇) Lu County, Sichuan, China.[1] A total of 28 people lost their lives in the explosion. The explosion was reportedly a result of illegal mining.[2]
The explosion occurred on May 11, 2013 at about 14:15.[1] A total of 108 people were working underground when the explosion occurred, many from outside Sichuan Province.[3] 27 people died and 81 were saved. However, one of the people saved died of his injuries later. In total, the explosion caused 28 deaths.[4]
Illegal mining was blamed for the explosion. The miners were working without a ventilation system when the explosion occurred.[5] It was reported that all licenses for the coal mine would be revoked and the site would be shut down permanently.[2]
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