A man was miraculously rescued alive on Thursday, 16 days after a deadly mine collapse in Mardan, according to Rescue 1122 officials.
The incident occurred in the Rustam tehsil of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where a marble mine collapsed on March 31, killing eight workers and injuring three others. One labourer had remained missing since the ุญุงุฏุซ.
Rescue teams recovered the survivor, identified as Abdul Wahab, from a tunnel in the Darang area. He was immediately shifted to Mardan Medical Complex for treatment, where doctors are monitoring his condition.
Meanwhile, officials noted confusion over the identity of the victims, as one of the deceased was also initially identified as Abdul Wahab from Mohmand. Authorities now fear that the previously missing labourer, Khyber from Mohmand District, may be among the deceased.
In addition, Rescue 1122 media coordinator Syed Abbas confirmed that the operation concluded after the survivorโs recovery. He added that the district administration, mining department, and emergency teams had jointly participated in the prolonged rescue effort.
Furthermore, the deputy commissioner of Mardan, along with the district emergency officer, has formed a committee to investigate the incident and verify the identities of all victims. The probe will also examine safety conditions at the mine.
Overall, the dramatic rescue has brought relief amid tragedy, while authorities continue efforts to clarify details and ensure accountability.
