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May 5, 2026
Nine workers confirmed dead after explosion in a mine in central Colombia
Colombian authorities confirmed the death of nine of the 15 miners who were trapped on Monday by the explosion of a coal mine in the municipality of Sutatausa, in the department of Cundinamarca (center), while the other six were rescued alive. "The National Mining Agency (ANM) informs the public that, following the emergency registered in the municipality of Sutatausa, in the La Ciscuda mine, operated by Carbonera Los Pinos S.A.S., the death of nine people is confirmed," that entity pointed out.
TL;DR
- Nine miners died and six were rescued alive following a coal mine explosion in Sutatausa, Cundinamarca.
- The explosion is believed to have been caused by gas accumulation in the mine.
- The affected miners were working at a depth of about 600 meters.
- The National Mining Agency (ANM) had previously issued safety recommendations for the mine.
- This incident is part of a pattern of recurrent mining accidents in the region, often linked to gas, ventilation, and high-risk exploitation.
- Six other individuals who died in a similar explosion in Guachetá, Cundinamarca, were rescued on February 7.