Blast occurred as toxic gas had accumulated inside the mine that lacked a proper ventilation system. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
Four coalminers were burnt in an explosion inside a mine in Chamalang coalfield on Tuesday.
According to sources, the blast occurred as toxic gas had accumulated inside the mine that lacked a proper ventilation system. The injured were taken to a hospital in Loralai district where their condition was stated to be out of danger. They were identified as Sarwar, Muhammad Umar, Muhammad Saleem and Samiullah.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 13th, 2013.
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