Gas Explosion in Coal Mine in Balochistan, Pakistan Kills 12 Miners

Published: 20 March 2024 at 07:39

A gas explosion in a coal mine in Harnai, Balochistan, Pakistan, killed 12 miners, with eight others rescued. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed sorrow over the incident, highlighting the hazardous working conditions and poor safety standards in Pakistan\'s mines. This is not the first deadly incident in Balochistan due to methane gas explosions, with past incidents causing multiple fatalities. Safety measures are inadequately implemented in Balochistan\'s coal mines, contributing to the high risk faced by miners. Unions have emphasized the dangerous working conditions as a major factor in accidents in the region.

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