A gas explosion in a coal mine in Iran has killed at least 28 people and injured 17, with 24 others still missing. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
A serious gas explosion happened in a coal mine in South Khorasan Province, Iran. The blast occurred on Saturday night at around 9 PM. State television reported that at least 28 people have died, and 17 others are injured. Sadly, 24 workers are still missing.
The explosion was caused by methane gas in two sections of the mine operated by the Madanjoo company. At the time of the explosion, there were 69 workers inside the mine. Emergency services rushed to the scene to help.
The injured workers were quickly taken to the hospital for treatment. The head of Iran’s Red Crescent said the rescue team is doing everything possible to find those who are still missing. Search efforts are ongoing, but it is a challenging situation.
President Masoud Pezeshkian shared his sadness over the accident. He offered condolences to the families of the victims. In his televised comments, he said he spoke with various ministers about the tragedy. He promised that they would do their best to address the situation and support the affected families.
The news of this tragic event has shocked many people in Iran and around the world. Coal mining can be very dangerous, and accidents like this highlight the risks that workers face every day. The government has promised to investigate the cause of the explosion further.
Local officials are working closely with rescue teams to ensure that all missing workers are found. They are using all available resources to search for survivors.
This incident has raised questions about safety standards in mines. Many hope that lessons will be learned to prevent such tragedies in the future. The focus right now is on helping those who are injured and finding the missing workers.
As rescue efforts continue, communities are coming together to support the families affected by this disaster. People are sending thoughts and prayers to the victims and their loved ones during this difficult time.
