Coal Mine Explosion in Asturias Claims Five Lives, Injures Four

The blast occurred during graphite extraction assessments, with investigations focusing on a potential machine malfunction.

An explosion in a coal mine near Degaña, Asturias, Spain, resulted in five fatalities and four injuries, some with severe burns.
The workers were conducting feasibility studies for graphite extraction when the incident occurred.
Authorities are investigating the cause, with a machine malfunction cited as a possible factor.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez extended condolences to the victims' families and the injured.
The Asturias regional government has declared two days of mourning to honor the victims and support the grieving community.