A methane gas explosion led to a mine collapse in a remote area of southwest Pakistan, trapping at least 12 miners.
The incident occurred on Thursday night in Singidi, Balochistan, as rescue operations commenced to locate the miners.
Rescuers have been carefully removing debris for hours without yet succeeding in rescuing any miners.
Local government officials noted that all available resources are being utilized to save the men's lives, and an investigation into the collapse has been initiated.
The mining industry in Pakistan often overlooks safety standards, leading to frequent accidents and fatalities among workers.