News West Bengal Seven dead in coal mine blast in West Bengal's Birbhum district

Seven dead in coal mine blast in West Bengal's Birbhum district

The incident happened on Monday morning in a coal mine in Bhadulia block.

Coal mine blast in West Bengal's Birbhum district Image Source : INDIA TVCoal mine blast in West Bengal's Birbhum district

At least seven persons were killed and several others injured in a coal mine blast in West Bengal's Birbhum district on Monday, police said. However, three bodies have been recovered so far.

The incident happened this morning in a coal mine in Bhadulia block, they said. "So far we have recovered three bodies. Rescue operations are on," a senior police officer said.

More details awaited