Hussain Zarkoon:
DUkKI — A tragic accident claimed the life of a coal miner after toxic gas accumulated inside a mine shaft in the Duki district of Balochistan.
According to local authorities, the victim suffocated due to the sudden buildup of hazardous gas while working underground. Fellow workers and rescue teams rushed to the site, but the miner could not be saved. His body was subsequently transported to the Civil Hospital Duki for necessary medical and legal formalities.
The deceased worker has been identified as Ismail, son of Nawroz, a resident of Haji Anar Kali in Duki.
Local police and mining officials have initiated an investigation into the incident to assess safety compliance at the pit. Mining accidents caused by gas accumulation and inadequate ventilation remain a frequent hazard across coalfields in the region.
