Rescue teams in Pakistan's Balochistan Province are working to reach miners trapped underground after an explosion, digging to supply oxygen to those below, according to Al Jazeera.
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Key facts
- An explosion struck a mine in Pakistan's Balochistan Province, according to Al Jazeera.
- Miners became trapped underground as a result of the blast.
- Emergency workers are digging to get oxygen into the mine.
- Al Jazeera reported the explosion as deadly.
Emergency workers in Pakistan are working to reach miners trapped underground after a deadly explosion at a mine in Balochistan Province, according to Al Jazeera.
Rescue crews are digging in an effort to get oxygen into the mine, Al Jazeera reported, as they attempt to reach those trapped below the surface following the blast.
The number of miners trapped, the cause of the explosion and the extent of casualties have not yet been confirmed in the available reporting.
Why it matters
The trapped miners face life-threatening conditions underground, making the speed of the rescue effort critical. Further details on the scale of the incident are not yet available.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the mine explosion happen?
The explosion occurred at a mine in Pakistan's Balochistan Province, according to Al Jazeera.
What are rescuers doing to save the trapped miners?
Emergency workers are digging to get oxygen into the mine as they work to reach the trapped miners, Al Jazeera reported.
Timeline
- ‘They got trapped:’ Race to save miners after deadly blast in Pakistan
Al Jazeera: Emergency workers are digging to get oxygen into a mine after an explosion in Pakistan's Balochistan Province.