Peshskian on Monday ordered the Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade to Mohammad Atabak to immediately begin an investigation into the incident in which seven people were killed in the “Mehmanduye” coal mine near Dongang in Semnan province.
Miners, including Afghans, died from choking from a gas leak in the mine.
Pezeschkian expressed sympathy for the victim’s family.
He ordered the Minister of Industry to immediately send a team of experts to investigate the incident, in order to find the cause and prevent similar incidents in the future, the president’s official website reported.
Pezeschkian also directed Atabak to take measures aimed at supporting the families of the victims and meeting their needs.
The President also asked the Minister to present a comprehensive report on various aspects of the incident as soon as possible.
MNA/TSN