Harnai coal mine gas explosion leaves four dead, five injured

Quetta, A gas explosion in the Shahrag coal mine, Harnai, claimed the lives of four miners and left five others critically injured. The tragic incident occurred at PMDC Coal Mine 151, where rescue teams managed to recover the bodies of four miners out of nine trapped underground.

The injured were initially treated at Shahrag Hospital before being referred to Quetta for advanced medical care. The deceased miners belonged to Swat, and their bodies have been handed over to their heirs.

Provincial Minister Noor Muhammad Dummar expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and directed authorities to ensure strict safety measures in coal mines to prevent such incidents in the future.