Iranian state television reported that an explosion at a coal mine in Tabas, caused by methane gas, resulted in at least 28 deaths, leaving many trapped.
Emergency personnel are being dispatched to the site of the coal mine explosion, which occurred Saturday night, highlighting ongoing safety issues within Iran's mining sector.
The Madanjoo-run coal mine explosion marks one of several deadly incidents in Iran's mining history, accentuating concerns about loose safety standards in the industry.
Iran's mining industry is plagued with deadly accidents, with past incidents in 2009, 2013, and 2017 raising alarms about the safety measures in place.
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