Sources in Samangan province confirm that more than 35 workers have been trapped under rubble following the collapse of a coal mine in the Dara-e-Souf Payeen district of the province.
The incident occurred on the evening of Saturday, December 14, in the Safid Khak area of Gola village in Dara-e-Souf Payeen.
Local sources state that rescue teams have been dispatched to the site of the collapse to extract the workers. However, there has been no news of any workers being rescued yet.
Domestic media outlets have released images showing the ongoing efforts to rescue the workers.
the local authorities in the province confirmed the event and it was collapsed while workers were still inside.
Some sources mention that the number of people trapped is as high as 35, while others claim the number may exceed 40.
The collapse of the mine highlights the ongoing safety risks faced by workers in Afghanistan’s mining sector. With rescue operations underway, the situation underscores the urgent need for improved safety protocols to protect workers in such high-risk industries.
As the search for survivors continues, the tragedy calls attention to the broader challenges Afghanistan faces in terms of infrastructure, worker safety, and emergency response capabilities. The authorities responsible for providing support and strengthening safety measures and rescue efforts in the country.
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