2Photo© ndtv.com51 Dead, 20 Injured In Blast Caused By Methane Gas Leak At Iran Coal Mine
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A gas explosion in a coal mine in Iran's South Khorasan Province killed at least 51 people and injured 20, Iran's state media said on Sunday. The accident was caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks, B and C, of the mine run by the Madanjoo company, state media said.
"76% of the country's coal is provided from this region and around 8 to 10 big companies are working in the region including Madanjoo company," the governor of South Khorasan Province Ali Akbar Rahimi told state TV on Sunday.
The rescue operation in block B has been completed. Of the 47 workers who were in the block 30 died and 17 were injured, Rahimi said earlier.
“ Unfortunately, we learned that an accident occurred in one of the coal mines in Tabas and a number of our compatriots lost their lives. I offer my condolences to their respected families,
Masoud Pezeshkian,
Mine Blast In Eastern Iran Claims 51 Lives, Rescue Operations Underway
“ I spoke with ministers and we will do our best to follow up,
Masoud Pezeshkian,
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