WORLDJul 31 · 07:43 UTCDAWN[email protected] (Saleem Shahid)

At least 32 killed after coal mine explosion near Quetta; search under way for 2 miners

A methane gas explosion at a coal mine near Quetta killed at least 32 miners, with two still missing. The blast triggered a fire and structural collapse, complicating rescue efforts. Provincial authorities announced compensation for victims' families and an inquiry into the incident.

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