Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Methane Explosion Kills Dozens in Pakistan Coal Mine
A big explosion happened in a coal mine near the city of Quetta in Pakistan.
The blast was caused by gas that had built up inside the mine.
It killed many miners and left some still trapped underground.
Rescue teams are digging deep, about 4,000 feet down, to find and help the miners.
Officials say the explosion damaged two nearby mines and that the gas was the main reason the mine collapsed.
A methane gas explosion occurred at a private coal mine in the Sorange coalfield near Quetta.
At least 32 miners were killed and 10 were trapped, with 2 still missing.
The blast damaged two nearby mines and caused a fire that collapsed parts of the structure.
Rescue teams are working at a depth of about 4,000 feet (1,219 meters) to recover bodies and search for survivors.
Chief Inspector of Mines Muhammad Atif and senior mining official Abdul Ghani Baloch reported the incident.
- Who
- Coal miners and mine officials
- What
- Methane gas explosion at a private coal mine
- When
- Thursday, July 30, 2026
- Where
- Sorange coalfield near Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
- Why
- Build‑up of methane gas in the mine
- Location
- Sorange coalfield, near Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
- Date of explosion
- Thursday, July 30, 2026
- Fatalities
- At least 32
- Missing/Trapped
- 10 trapped, 2 missing
- Cause
- Methane gas explosion
- Depth of rescue
- 4,000 feet (1,219 meters)
- Rescue status
- Ongoing
