21 killed in Iranian coal mine explosion www.nhk.or.jp
A gas explosion at a coal mine in northeastern Iran has left 21 miners dead. More than 30 are trapped.
Iran's media outlets report that the explosion in Golestan Province injured 69 miners on Wednesday afternoon.
The media also report that 32 other miners are trapped underground.
Military personnel and Red Crescent officials are carrying out rescue operations. But the efforts have been slowed by the presence of gas inside the mine, which could trigger another explosion.
Coal production in Iran is mainly for use in steel plants.
A gas explosion at a coal mine in the central province of Yazd 5 years ago killed 8 people.
Published Date:2017-05-04