At least 32 killed in Pakistan coal mine explosion, 10 remain trapped; labour union blames negligence

Summary

A massive explosion in a coal mine in Pakistan on Thursday has killed at least 32 miners while trapping 10 others in life-threatening conditions, as per officials. The blast, which occurred on the outskirts of the Baluchistan provincial capital of Quetta, was caused likely due to a buildup of methane gas in the mine, the Associated Press reported citing government mine inspector Ghani Baloch. Hours after the blast, seven bodies were recovered, and later 25 more bodies were recovered by emergency responders, as per a statement by officials and a provincial disaster management agency. Search and rescue operations are continuing, with rescue teams working in order to locate and recover the trapped miners. The explosion in the coal mine in Pakistan was likely caused by a buildup of methane gas, according to government mine inspector Ghani Baloch. At least 32 miners died in the explosion, while 10 others remain trapped as rescue operations continue. Labor unions have blamed negligence for the explosion and are calling for stricter enforcement of safety regulations and accountability for those responsible. Safety measures in Pakistan's coal mining industry are often inadequate due to factors like lack of proper ventilation and insufficient monitoring systems for dangerous gases. The provincial government of Baluchistan will pay 500,000 Pakistani rupees (about USD 1,800) to the families of each miner who lost their lives in the explosion. Stay updated with the latest Trending , India , World and US news.