The first accident occurred around 1:00 p.m. in mine number 5 of the Akhorwal coal mines and the second 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 1:00 p.m. in mine number 5 of Akhorwal coal mines. According to sources, two workers were suddenly buried under rubble 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 came from Shangla district. The injured miner was given first aid and taken to a nearby health center 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 sustenance and was the victim of an accident during work. After the necessary formalities, his body was sent to his hometown for burial.
Both incidents have cast a pall of grief in and around Shangla. 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 take immediate notice.
Residents of the area stated that recurring accidents in coal mines have become a constant threat to the lives of workers. They urged strict implementation of safety protocols in all mines to avoid the loss of precious human lives in the future.
