top of page

At least 31 dead in Iran coal mine blast

Rescuers work following a gas explosion in a coal mine in South Khorasan Province, Iran September 22, 2024. Iranian Red Crescent Society/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
Rescuers work following a gas explosion in a coal mine in South Khorasan Province, Iran September 22, 2024. Iranian Red Crescent Society/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

DUBAI - A gas explosion in a coal mine in Iran's South Khorasan Province killed at least 31 people and injured 16, the country's interior minister Eskandar Momeni told state media on Sunday.


Local media had reported earlier in the day that 51 people were killed following the accident they said was caused by a methane gas explosion in two blocks, B and C, of the privately-owned mine operated by the Madanjoo company.


Momeni added that 17 miners were still missing and their fate remained unknown as rescue teams were still 400 metres away from their likely location. They were expected to reach it by tomorrow after removing rubble and excess gas.



There were 69 workers in the blocks at the time of the explosion, state TV reported.


"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 mine went through inspections last month and complied with all safety regulations, labour minister Ahmad Meydari told state media, denying any case of negligence and adding that such "sudden events also happen in the most advanced mines globally".


An investigation into the incident has been ordered by the country's public prosecutor.


The explosion occurred at 9 p.m. (1730 GMT) on Saturday, state media said.


Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian sent their condolences to the victims' families.

-(Reuters)

Comments


Top Stories

Advertise Now (1).png
Jaishankar Calls Luxembourg a Key India-EU Partner | Fintech, AI, Space Talks | Amaravati Today
07:09
EU Midday Briefing: Greenland, Venezuela, Ukraine War & Trade Updates | Europe Politics | AT World
45:11
Trump Air Force One Gaggle: Venezuela, Russia-Ukraine, India Warning | US Politics | AT World News
37:39
EU Midday Press Briefing: Russia Sanctions, US Ties, Mercosur, DSA | Europe Politics | AT World
43:31
Macron’s Epiphany Speech 2026: Galette of Equality & French Heritage | Amaravati Today
22:05
PM Modi Inaugurates Piprahwa Relics Expo | Light & Lotus | Delhi 2026 | Amaravati Today
55:11
Trump Announces Capture of Maduro in Venezuela | Operation Absolute Resolve | US Army |AT World News
57:10
Zohran Mamdani Sworn In as NYC Mayor at 34 | Historic Inauguration Day | US Politics | AT World News
01:33:41
9.png
Live Streams | Facts | Analysis | Explainers | Breaking News

Get in Touch

Manikondu Pvt Ltd
SY. 130P & 115/1P, ISB Rd
Financial District, Gachibowli
Hyderabad, India 500032
letstalk {at} amaravati (dot) today

Follow us on

  • X
  • LinkedIn
  • Youtube
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

© 2024 by Amaravati Today | Privacy Policy | Imprint & Dsiclaimer | CIN: U70200TS2024PTC184435

bottom of page