Tragic Mine Collapse Claims Six Lives in Kurram District

A devastating mine collapse in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Kurram district, triggered by an explosion, resulted in the deaths of six workers. Rescue operations are ongoing as teams work to recover the remaining bodies, with only one retrieved so far from the mine in Tora Warai.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Peshawar | Updated: 13-10-2025 14:09 IST | Created: 13-10-2025 14:09 IST
Tragic Mine Collapse Claims Six Lives in Kurram District
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An explosion in a mine in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province led to a deadly collapse, killing six workers, according to rescue officials.

The tragedy occurred in Tora Warai, Kurram district, when a blast caused a section of the mine to give way, leading to an increase in water levels.

Efforts continue as joint rescue teams strive to recover the bodies, with one already retrieved from the debris.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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