At least 34 killed in coal mine blast in southern Pakistan: provincial disaster agency
Summary
A methane gas explosion at a coal mine in southern Pakistan's Balochistan province killed at least 34 workers, with rescue efforts ongoing for missing miners.
Key Points
- A methane gas explosion caused a blast at a coal mine in southern Pakistan.
- At least 34 workers were killed in the blast near the capital of Balochistan province.
- Rescuers are still searching for additional trapped miners after recovering 34 bodies.
- Mining accidents are common in Balochistan, Pakistan’s poorest and largest province by landmass.
