The first accident occurred around 1 p.m. in Mine No. 5 of the Akhorwal Coal Mines, the second in the Chaparmashti area.
SHANGLA:
Two miners in Shangla district lost their lives in two separate coal mining accidents, while a third was injured, plunging the region into mourning.
The first accident occurred around 1 p.m. in Mine No. 5 of Akhorwal Coal Mines. According to sources, two workers were suddenly buried under debris during operations inside the mine. Rescue teams, fellow miners and local residents launched immediate efforts and successfully recovered the trapped workers after nearly two and a half hours of intense work.
The deceased miner was identified as Muhammad Zada, son of Gul Jahan, while the injured worker was Khadim Shah, son of Bli Dhar. Both were from Shangla district. The injured miner received first aid and was transferred to a nearby health facility for further treatment.
In the second tragic incident reported from Chaparmashti area, Haider, son of Akbar Khan, a resident of Borsht who belonged to Koz Kana, died while working in the coal mine. The young man had gone to the mine in search of livelihood and suffered an accident while working. After necessary formalities, his body was sent to his native village for burial.
The two incidents have cast a pall of sorrow over Shangla and its surrounding areas. Local residents and labor organizations have expressed serious concern over the lack of safety measures in coal mines and demanded that the government and relevant authorities immediately take notice.
Residents of the area said recurring accidents in coal mines pose a constant threat to the lives of workers. They urged strict enforcement of safety protocols in all mines to avoid loss of precious lives in future.
