Coal mine explosion in Tajikistan; Eight Afghan workers killed

Coal mine explosion in Tajikistan; Eight Afghan workers killed

DAYKUNDI – Local sources in Daikundi have confirmed that eight Afghan workers have lost their lives following an explosion at a coal mine in Tajikistan.

According to the sources, the incident occurred at around 1:30 PM on Friday, May 19, in the Aini district of Tajikistan’s Sughd province.

The cause of the explosion was attributed to a buildup of gas inside the mine.