A devastating explosion caused by methane gas rocked a coal mine near Quetta, the capital of Pakistan's Balochistan province, on Thursday, killing at least 34 miners, authorities confirmed early Friday.
The provincial disaster management agency reported that rescue teams had recovered 34 bodies so far, but efforts to locate any remaining trapped workers continue into Friday morning. The exact number of miners inside the mine at the time of the blast has not been disclosed.
Balochistan, Pakistan's largest and poorest province, is known for frequent mining accidents due to challenging conditions and limited infrastructure. The explosion highlights ongoing safety concerns in the region's mining sector.
Rescue operations are being coordinated by provincial teams working through the night to recover survivors or additional casualties.
