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Rescue operation underway in Pakistan after coal mine collapses

Rescue operation underway in Pakistan after coal mine collapses
France 24 Friday 31 July 2026, 09:47 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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In Pakistan an explosion at a coal mine over a kilometre below ground has killed at least 34 workers. Rescuers have searched through the night for missing miners, two of whom remain. Inspectors say methane gas caused the powerful blast, which damaged two adjacent mines.

In Pakistan an explosion at a coal mine over a kilometre below ground has killed at least 34 workers. Rescuers have searched through the night for missing miners, two of whom remain. Inspectors say methane gas caused the powerful blast, which damaged two adjacent mines. Balochistan is Pakistan's poorest province, but it's rich in resources - and mining accidents are common. Keywords for this article
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