Iran coal mine blast: So far 30 people have died in an explosion in a coal mine in Iran. It is being told that this explosion occurred due to methane gas leaking in this coal mine located in eastern Iran. The explosion was so loud that its echo was heard by people far away. This blast in Iran happened at a time when recently there were explosions in pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon, in which many people were badly injured. So far, more than 30 people have died in these attacks. Lebanon has accused Israel of being behind these blasts. However, Iran has not held any country responsible for the coal mine blast.
According to the report of news agency AP, this explosion took place in a coal mine located in Tabas, about 540 kilometers from Iran’s capital Tehran. The administration has sent emergency and rescue teams to the blast site. The rescue team is engaged in relief and rescue work. It is being told that about 70 people were working in the mine at the time of the explosion. There is a possibility of 24 people still trapped in the mine.
Investigation into the explosion begins – Government of Iran
Provincial Governor Mohammad Javed said that 30 people have died so far in the blasts. While more than 17 people are injured. Iran’s newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is preparing to visit New York for the United Nations General Assembly, said he has ordered all efforts to rescue the stranded people and assist their families. He said that investigation into the incident has started. He said that whoever is responsible for this will not be spared under any circumstances.