3 Injured in Chhattisgarh Coal Mine Explosion

Tragedy struck a coal mine in Chhattisgarh when an explosion injured three workers, two of whom are women. The blast occurred at the SECL-operated Chirmiri open cast mine in the Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur district on Monday afternoon. Workers were in the process of setting up explosives for a planned detonation when the unexpected explosion happened. The sudden force sent debris flying, striking the workers and impacting nearby vehicles. Emergency services quickly responded, and the injured were taken to the SECL regional hospital in Kurasia for treatment. Their injuries are described as minor, and they are reported to be out of danger and expected to recover fully. Initial findings point towards a potential technical issue as the likely cause of the premature blast. Authorities have initiated a thorough investigation to uncover the exact circumstances, looking into all potential contributing factors. Safety measures are being reviewed, and operations at the site have been temporarily paused to ensure a secure environment and prevent future incidents.