82 dead, 9 trapped in coal mine accident in northern China: State media

At least 82 people were killed and 9 others remain trapped following a coal mine accident in northern China, according to Chinese state media.

The incident occurred Friday night local time at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi City, according to the Chinese state news agency Xinhua. 

Carbon monoxide levels "exceeded limits" in the mine, according to Xinhua.

A total of 247 workers were underground at the time, according to Xinhua, and the cause of the explosion is currently under investigation as rescue efforts are ongoing.

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