2024 Tabas Coal Mine Explosion
On September 21, 2024, an explosion occurred at a coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan Province, Iran. The incident killed at least 51 people and injured 20 more. Background The Tabas Parvadeh 5 mine was owned and operated by Madanjoo Company. It occupies a area with reserves of coal thought to be one of the largest in the country. Eastern Iran accounts for 76 percent of the nation's coal production. The coal industry in the area is dominated by at least eight large corporations including Mandanjoo. Deaths from mining disasters in the country are commonly attributed to poor safety measurements and lack of emergency capabilities. In 2017, 42 people died in a Zemestan-Yurt coal mine disaster, similar explosion. Explosion The mine, located in Tabas, some from Tehran, exploded at 21:00 local time while 69 workers were inside. The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported 51 fatalities and 20 injured. Twenty-two people were trapped in the mine. The explosion occurred at a depth of ...
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