Coalmine explosion traps six mine workers inside

A coalmine explosion was reported in the Khawaida Khel area of Central Karam on Sunday trapped six miner working inside the mine, ARY News reported, citing Deputy Commissioner Statement.

The Deputy Commissioner of the region revealed that six people were trapped after the explosion in the mine, however, four individuals were rescued alive during the rescue operation.

According to DC Javedullah Mehsud, the rescue operation is underway to locate and save the remaining two individuals.

Meanwhile, the injured rescued individuals have been transported to the hospital for medical attention.

As per the DC statement, the cause of the explosion currently remains unknown, as the investigation into the incident is underway to find the reason.

Back in 2022, at least six coal miners were killed in a gas explosion in the Shahrag coal field area of Harnai district.

As per rescue officials, at least six laborers were trapped in the coal mine that collapsed after an explosion in the Harnai district.

According to Levies officials, as soon as the incident was reported, rescue and district administration rushed to the spot to initiate the rescue operation.

Levies officials further said that the accident took place in the mine of contractor Haji Dilawar Khan in Shahrg Tarkh Tung, where coal was being extracted.

The laborers were identified as Naseeb Gul, Sarfraz, Najeebullah, Rehman Ullah, Ghani Rehman, and Bacha Khan. All of them belong to the Shangla area of Swat.

Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Quddus Bizenjo took notice of the incident and ordered an investigation into the tragic incident.

The incident came as a grim reminder of the Orakzai mine blast, that claimed the lives of nine labourers a few days ago.