7 killed as coal mine collapses in Pak

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Press Trust of India Islamabad
Last Updated : Mar 12 2016 | 10:32 PM IST
At least seven persons were killed and 48 others trapped when a coal mine collapsed in Pakistan's northwest tribal area of Orakzai Agency today.
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.
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First Published: Mar 12 2016 | 10:32 PM IST

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