7 killed in Hangu coal mine explosion

HANGU: At least seven labourers were killed and 50 others injured in a coal mine explosion in Doli area of Lower Orakzai Agency in Hangu, Geo News reported on Monday.

Geo News correspondent said that accumulation of gas in the coal mine caused a huge explosion, killing seven workers.

Locals were busy in recovering the trapped bodies. Political authorities in the area confirmed the incident and said the laborers hailed from Shangla area of Swat

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