Mohammad-Ali Akhondi, head of the provincial crisis management department, stated that the death toll from the explosion at the coal mine is expected to rise, highlighting the challenges rescuers face in reaching victims who are trapped 700 meters beneath the surface.
The Iranian Red Crescent reported that gas accumulation in the mine is significantly hampering rescue efforts, complicating the situation for emergency personnel trying to assist those trapped.
President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed condolences and called for an investigation into the ‘painful’ incident, acknowledging the emotional toll on the victims' families and the national tragedy at hand.
Local authorities have declared three days of mourning in South Khorasan, underscoring the deep impact this tragic event has had on the community and the nation.
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