The first accident occurred around 13.00 at Mine No. 5 in the Akhorwal Coal Mines, the other in the Chaparmashti area
SHANGLA:
Two miners from Shangla district lost their lives in two separate coal mine accidents while a third was injured, plunging the region into mourning.
The first accident occurred around 13.00 at Mine No. 5 of the Akhorwal Coal Mines. According to sources, two workers were suddenly buried under debris during operations inside the mine. Rescue teams, other miners and local residents launched an immediate response and recovered the trapped workers after almost 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 hailed from Shangla district. The injured miner received first aid and was moved to a nearby health center for further treatment.
In the other 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 was the victim of an accident while working. After necessary formalities, his body was sent to his native town for burial.
Both the incidents have cast a pall of sadness over Shangla and the surrounding areas. Local residents and labor organizations have expressed serious concern over the lack of safety measures in the coal mines and demanded that the government and relevant authorities take immediate notice.
People in the area stated that recurring accidents in coal mines have become a constant threat to the lives of workers. They called for strict enforcement of safety protocols in all mines to prevent future loss of precious lives.
