Sorange coalfield
Coverage of Sorange coalfield in the Nexus archive.
- Quetta coal mine explosion: Search and rescue operation concludes as last two bodies recovered
A methane gas explosion at a coal mine near Quetta, Balochistan, resulted in 34 miner fatalities. All bodies were recovered after a search operation, with a probe ordered into the incident. Most miners hailed from Shangla district, and many were orphans with fathers who died in prior mining accidents.
- Shangla mourns 28 miners killed in Balochistan coal mine accident
Shangla district mourns 28 miners killed in a gas explosion at a Balochistan coal mine near Quetta. The Shangla Coal Mine Workers Association accused the mine administration of negligence, citing lack of safety measures like proper ventilation. Families criticized the government for failing to provide ambulance services to transport the victims' bodies.
- At least 32 killed after coal mine explosion near Quetta; search under way for 2 miners
A methane gas explosion at a coal mine near Quetta killed at least 32 miners, with two still missing. The blast triggered a fire and structural collapse, complicating rescue efforts. Provincial authorities announced compensation for victims' families and an inquiry into the incident.
- At least 15 killed in coal mine blast near Quetta
At least 15 coal miners were killed in a methane gas explosion at a private mine in Sorange coalfield near Quetta, with over 24 others trapped underground. Rescue efforts face challenges due to fire, toxic gases, and collapsed tunnels, as officials confirm the incident was caused by methane accumulation.