Harnai coal mine explosion

On 3 March 2023, a coal mine explosion in the Harnai district of Balochistan, Pakistan resulted in the death of six miners who were digging at a depth of 1,500 feet.

Harnai coal mine explosion
Date3 March 2023
LocationHarnai district, Balochistan, Pakistan
CauseMethane gas explosion
Deaths6

Background

Methane gas accumulation inside the mine caused the explosion and trapped the workers as a portion of the mine collapsed.[1][2]

During the search and rescue operation, five rescue workers fell unconscious due to methane gas, but another team managed to save them. Unfortunately, the six miners had already died by the time rescue teams arrived. The incident highlights the danger of lax safety protocols in Balochistan's mines.[3]

The Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Abdul Qudoos Bizenjo, ordered an inquiry into the incident and emphasized the need to take all possible measures to prevent such mishaps in coal mines.[4]

References
  1. "Deadly mine accident claims six lives". 4 March 2023.
  2. "6 miners fall unconscious in Kohat coalmine".
  3. "Six killed in Harnai mine explosion". 4 March 2023.
  4. "Six killed in Harnai mine explosion". 4 March 2023.

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