At least 51 dead after gas leak explosion at coal mine as rescuers race to save trapped workers

AT least 51 people have been killed after methane leak sparked an explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran. Some 20 people have been injured in the blast as rescuers race against time to save another 24 miners trapped inside, Iranian state media reported Sunday. Read more: The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news sites in the US. Stay tuned for video clips across the biggest news stories and segments from The Sun’s expert journalists. Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know. Read The Sun: Like The Sun on