HEALTH
At least seven workers lost their lives and three others were critically injured following a landslide at a marble mining site in the Nangabad area of Mardan, authorities reported on Tuesday.
Rescue teams have so far recovered the bodies of the deceased, while the injured workers were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. Rescue officials have expressed concern that more miners may still be trapped under the rubble, and intensive operations are underway to locate them.
The landslide occurred during active mining operations, raising questions about safety measures at mining sites in the region. Local authorities and rescue teams are working around the clock to clear debris and prevent further casualties.
Officials have urged mine operators to enforce stricter safety protocols to avoid such tragedies in the future, noting that marble mining in hilly areas is prone to sudden landslides. Families of the victims and local communities have expressed shock and grief over the incident.