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Thursday April 24, 2025

Two die after toxic gas fills coal mine in Duki

One miner became trapped at about 800 feet depth, and second miner who attempted rescue also became stuck

April 09, 2025
A representational image of coalmine. — Pixabay/File
A representational image of coalmine. — Pixabay/File 

QUETTA: Two coal miners died on Tuesday after being trapped inside a mine filled with toxic gas in Chhota Chamaling area of Balochistan’s Duki district. One miner became trapped at about 800 feet depth, and a second miner who attempted a rescue also became stuck. The deceased miners have been identified as Anwar Shah, son of Umar Shah, and Naimatullah.