Five coal miners lost their lives in a tragic mine collapse in the Kurram district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa,.The victims hailed from Shangla district. Authorities confimed, rescue operation continued to recover the miners trapped under the debris.
According to initial reports, the incident occurred on Sunday in the Yasta Tora Warai area of Kurram, where six miners were working deep inside a coal mine when a portion of the mine suddenly caved in, trapping them inside. Rescue teams and local volunteers immediately rushed to the site and launched an operation to recover the trapped workers.
According to authorities, the trapped miners were identified as Tajullah, son of Sultane, resident of Ishar Kot; Ziwarur Rehman, son of Abdullah, resident of Ishar Kot; Shaukat, son of Tota, resident of Ishar Kot; Nazullah, son of Itibar Gul, resident of Landai Puran; and Jan Muhammad, son of Gul Sadbar, resident of Ishar Kot.
Rescue officials said that the body of one miner Ziwarur Rehman has been recovered from the rubble, while efforts are underway to retrieve the remaining trapped workers. Heavy machinery is being used in the ongoing rescue operation, though progress is hampered by the depth of the mine and water accumulation inside.
Large number of relatives and residents from the victims’ hometowns have gathered at the accident site, seeking updates.