Bab Nizou Mine Explosion

Mine explosion
Recovery of bodies from the tunnel where the explosion occurred[1]
Map
Approximate location of the incident
DateApril 19, 2009
TimeMorning
LocationIran, Kerman, Zarand, Bab Nizou Mine
CauseMethane gas accumulation and explosion
Deaths12
Non-fatal injuries0

The Bab Nizou Mine Explosion occurred on April 19, 2009, at the Bab Nizou Mine in Zarand.[2] This incident, caused by the explosion of accumulated methane gas, resulted in the deaths of 12 people.[2] The Bab Nizou Mine is located 38 kilometers southeast of Zarand in Kerman province.[3]

  1. ^ Iran, Asr (April 20, 2009). "Rescue efforts for the injured in the Bab Nizou mine explosion (photo)". fa (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  2. ^ a b RadioFarda (2011-01-20). "Parliament report on the explosion of two mines "Bab Nizou" in Kerman published". Radio Farda (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  3. ^ Yeganeh, Bijan (2009-04-20). "12 workers killed in mine explosion in Kerman". Radio Farda (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-09-26.