Six Killed, 18 Injured in Afghanistan Coal Mine Collapse
Kabul, July 23, 2025 – At least six miners were killed and 18 others injured in a coal mine collapse in northern Afghanistan’s Baghlan province on Tuesday, local authorities reported.
According to AFP, citing local officials, the incident occurred in the Baghlan region, where a similar coal mine collapse in February 2022 claimed at least 10 lives. Syed Mustafa Hashimi, head of the provincial Information and Culture office, told AFP that a section of the mine “suddenly collapsed,” resulting in the casualties. The injured have been hospitalized, though the severity of their injuries was not disclosed.
In a previous incident in December 2024, 22 workers were trapped in a coal mine collapse in Samangan province but were rescued after several hours. The recurring accidents highlight the urgent need for improved safety measures in Afghanistan’s mining sector.[](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2557290/six-killed-in-afghanistan-coal-mine-collapse)