(TheLastPatriotNews.com) – In a world where the odds often seem stacked, a glimmer of hope has emerged from a harrowing mining accident in the Dara-i Sof Payin district of Afghanistan’s Samangan province.
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Twenty-two miners have been miraculously rescued following a collapse, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit amidst adversity.
Twenty-two miners were successfully saved after being trapped in a collapsed mine in the Dara-i Sof Payin district of northern Afghanistan.
The collapse happened late on a Saturday evening, initially trapping 32 individuals.
This triggered a swift and determined rescue operation, with details revealing narrow access routes and the ever-present dangers of gas and pressure buildup.
The race against the clock involved heavy machinery and torchlight, underscoring the region’s lack of professional rescue teams.
Despite these challenging conditions, the efforts of local rescuers paid off, marking an incredible contrast to the usual fate of miners in the region.
Fortunately, no fatalities were reported, which is rare in Afghanistan where the mining industry often lacks oversight.
Concerns lingered over the health of those trapped, but their ultimate survival has been a relief to many.
Esmat Muradi noted, “Twenty-two people were trapped and all of them have been rescued.”
Such an outcome is nothing short of miraculous in a country with a history of deadly mining incidents, Barrons reports.
The narrow mine, coupled with worries about gas leaks, presented a tense situation for both trapped miners and those involved in their rescue.
Yet, perseverance paved the way for a successful mission.
Excavators finally broke open the mine entrance well after nightfall on Sunday, allowing rescuers to pull the victims to safety.
Afghanistan is known for mining various natural resources such as marble, copper, zinc, lead, gold, gemstones, and coal, yet it frequently suffers from regulatory immaturity.
This lack of oversight has made mining one of the nation’s most hazardous industries.
Past tragedies, such as a coal mine collapse in Baghlan last year that claimed ten lives, are grim reminders of the inherent dangers miners face.
In this recent incident, no major injuries were reported, though first aid was required for some survivors.
The absence of fatalities and serious injuries this time stands as a hopeful anomaly in a catalogue of past disasters like the 2019 gold mine collapse in Badakhshan that resulted in at least 30 deaths.
All trapped Coal Miners in Samangan rescued, says official https://t.co/f08PVkSba3 #Khaama #Afghanistan
— Eye on Afghanistan (@EyeOnAfgh) December 16, 2024
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