An explosion at a coal mining complex in southwest Pakistan's Balochistan province on Thursday has killed at least eight miners. Dozens of workers remain missing, with reports indicating that 42 others were trapped underground following the blast.
Rescuers are currently searching for missing bodies in one of the country's primary mining hubs. Authorities stated that the explosion was likely caused by a build-up of methane gas.
Accidents are common within Pakistan's coal mining industry, particularly in Balochistan, where many mines lack basic safety measures. The region frequently experiences mine collapses and methane gas explosions.