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What will be the final death toll of the Tabas coal mine explosion by October 31, 2024?
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Methane Explosion in Iran Coal Mine Kills 30, Injures 17, 24 Missing
Sep 22, 2024, 05:28 AM
A methane gas explosion at a coal mine in Tabas, South Khorasan Province, Iran, has resulted in the deaths of at least 30 miners, according to Iranian state media. The incident, which occurred in blocks B and C of the mine run by the Madanjoo company, has also left 17 miners injured and over 30 miners trapped underground. Additionally, 24 more miners are missing. Initial reports indicated a lower death toll, but the numbers have since risen as rescue operations continue. The explosion was caused by a methane leak, leading to a significant blast that has drawn attention to the safety conditions in the mining sector in Iran.
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