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At least 19 killed in 'incident' at eastern Iran coal mine, state TV reports

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An incident at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 19 people, Iranian state television reported Sunday.

The report said the deaths happened at a coal mine in Tabas.

It said authorities were sending emergency personnel to the area.

The Associated Press


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