65 labourers were inside the mine when it collapsed due to torrential rains.
Seven labourers were killed in the accident. Ten injured miners have been rescued and shifted to hospitals, Samaa TV reported. (Photo: Google Maps)
Islamabad: At least eight persons were killed and 48 others trapped when a coal mine collapsed in Pakistan's northwest tribal area of Orakzai Agency on Saturday.
According to rescue sources, 65 labourers were inside the mine when it collapsed due to torrential rains. Rescue operation was under way.
Seven labourers were killed in the accident. Ten injured miners have been rescued and shifted to hospitals, Samaa TV reported.
( Source : PTI )
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