A. Tharparkar
B. Kohat
C. Sangla Hill
D. Singidi, Balochistan
Submitted by: Areesha Khan
A methane gas explosion caused a coal mine to collapse in Singidi town, Balochistan, resulting in the deaths of at least three miners.
On January 9, 2025, a gas explosion caused a coal mine to collapse in the Sanjdi area of Balochistan province, Pakistan. The collapse occurred outside of the capital city of Quetta.
Explanation
The explosion was caused by a buildup of methane gas.
The collapse trapped at least 12 miners.
Rescuers recovered the bodies of 11 workers.
The search for the remaining miner continued.
A mines workers association leader blamed the incident on the owner of the mine for not following mining regulations.
The correct answer to the question: "A gas explosion caused a coal mine collapse in which area of Pakistan on January 9, 2025?" is "Singidi, Balochistan".
