Trending Now - Tragedy Strikes as Four Die and 90 Are Trapped in Chinese Mine

WHO:

ABC News - Four individuals have died in the coal mine accident.

CNN - 247 workers were underground at the time of the accident.

WHAT:

ABC News - The accident resulted in four deaths and 90 individuals trapped.

CNN - Carbon monoxide levels in the mine “exceeded limits,” leading to the emergency situation.

CNN - At least 157 people, including the four deceased, were evacuated by 3:33 a.m. local time on Saturday.

CNN - At least 16 of those still trapped are reported to be in “critical condition.”

WHERE:

ABC News - The incident occurred at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi City, northern China.

CNN - The coal mine is located in northeast China.

WHEN:

ABC News - The accident occurred on a Friday night local time.

CNN - The accident happened at 9:43 p.m. local time (9:43 a.m. ET).

HOW:

CNN - Rescue efforts are ongoing at the Liushenyu coal mine as authorities work to reach the trapped individuals.

(UPDATED May 23, 2026 01:34 UTC)

A tragic coal mine accident in Changzhi City, northern China, has resulted in the deaths of four individuals, with 90 others still trapped underground. The incident occurred on a Friday night, and carbon monoxide levels in the mine exceeded safety limits, prompting an emergency response that successfully evacuated at least 157 people by 3:33 a.m. local time on Saturday, although 16 of those still trapped are reported to be in critical condition. Rescue efforts are currently ongoing as authorities continue to work to reach those who remain inside the mine.