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What will be the determined cause of the Tabas coal mine explosion by December 31, 2024?
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Methane leak • 25%
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Methane Explosion at Iran Coal Mine Kills 51, Injures 20, 24 Missing
Sep 22, 2024, 08:47 AM
A methane gas explosion at a coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan Province, eastern Iran, has resulted in the deaths of at least 51 workers and injured 20 others. The explosion occurred on Sunday morning, with initial reports attributing the cause to a methane leak. The mine, operated by the Madanjoo company, had approximately 70 workers on-site at the time of the incident. Rescue operations are ongoing, with several miners still believed to be trapped underground. This incident marks one of the deadliest mining accidents in Iran in recent years. Additionally, 24 miners are reported missing.
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