An explosion in a coal mine in eastern Iran killed at least 33 workers and injured 17 others, officials said Sunday, marking one of the worst mining disasters in the country's history as others remained missing hours after the blast.

A methane leak has sparked an explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran, killing at least 19 people and injuring another 17.

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A methane leak sparked an explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran, killing at least 32 people and injuring 17 others, Iranian state media reported Sunday. Another 18 miners are believed to be trapped inside.

A methane leak caused a coal mine blast in Tabas, Iran, state media said. An emergency official said the toll is likely to rise as rescuers struggle to reach victims.

A gas explosion in a coal mine in Iran’s South Khorasan Province killed at least 51 people and injured 20, Iran’s state media said on Sunday.

An explosion caused by a gas leak at a coal mine in eastern Iran has killed at least 51 people, state media said on Sunday. More than 20 others have been reported missing following the blast in South Khorasan province.

At least 30 workers lost their lives in an explosion at a coal mine in Iran’s central eastern city of Tabas on Saturday night, state television reported.