Explosion at Colombian coal mine leaves nine dead
Three miners escaped after a deadly explosion at a coal mine in central Colombia. The blast, reportedly caused by a buildup of gases, occurred at a legally operated site in Sutatausa, north of Bogota. Cundinamarca Governor Jorge Emilio Rey and the National Mining Agency confirmed the fatalities and ongoing rescue efforts. Mining accidents are frequent in Colombia, often due to poor ventilation or illegal operations.
What we know
- Nine miners died in an explosion inside a coal mine in Sutatausa, Cundinamarca.
- The National Mining Agency reported that six miners were rescued and nine were confirmed dead.
- Cundinamarca Governor Jorge Emilio Rey stated the explosion was likely caused by a buildup of gases.
- The incident occurred at a legally operated mine, though illegal mines are also present in the area.
- Authorities assessed gas levels before conducting rescue operations, and images showed ambulances at the mine’s entrance.
