The coal mine tragedy occurred in the eastern Iranian province of South Khorasan, in the city of Tabas. The death toll here, according to Mehr news agency, has already risen to 51.
EADaily Remember that the media had previously reported about 30 victims and 20 injured. Rescue operations are still underway.
On the evening of 21 September, a gas explosion occurred at the mine. The facility is owned by Madanjo. According to preliminary data, there were 69 workers in the mine at the time.
