A tragic incident occurred in the Nung Abad area of Mardan where a landslide during marble mining operations claimed the lives of seven workers. According to officials from Rescue 1122 a massive chunk of a mountain collapsed trapping several laborers under debris.

Rescue teams immediately launched an operation and have so far recovered seven bodies from the site. In addition, three injured workers were pulled out alive and shifted to a nearby hospital, where their condition is reported to be critical.

Authorities fear that more workers may still be trapped beneath the rubble, and search and rescue efforts are ongoing. Heavy machinery and emergency personnel are being utilized to clear the debris and locate any survivors.

The incident highlights the dangerous conditions often faced by workers in the mining sector, particularly in areas where safety measures are limited. Local officials have urged for improved safety protocols to prevent such tragedies in the future.

Rescue officials have assured that operations will continue until all trapped individuals are accounted for, as families anxiously await news of their loved ones.