ALPURI: Two coalminers from Shangla district were killed while another sustained injuries in two separate lmine collapse incidents in various areas.
The first incident occurred in the Pal area of the Akhorwal coal mines, where an accident took place at around 1pm inside Bam Coal Company Mine No. 5 Star Saidai.
According to sources, two miners were trapped under debris after a sudden collapse inside the mine during work. One worker died on the spot while the other was injured.
They said that fellow miners, rescue workers and local residents immediately launched a rescue operation and managed to rescue and retrieve the affected colliers after nearly two and a half hours of efforts.
The deceased worker was identified as Muhammad Zada while the injured labourer was identified as Khadim Shah both belonging to Shangla district.
The injured worker was shifted to a nearby health facility after receiving initial medical treatment.
