health
May 5, 2026
Mine in Sutatausa had flaws warned by ANM before the tragedy that left 9 dead: this is known
After hours of rescue efforts for the miners trapped in the La Ciscuda mine, located in Peñas de Boquerón, a rural area of the municipality of Sutatausa, Cundinamarca...
TL;DR
- Nine miners died in an explosion at the La Ciscuda mine in Sutatausa, Cundinamarca.
- Six miners were rescued and taken to the Hospital Regional de Ubaté for medical treatment.
- The National Mining Agency (ANM) had previously warned of operational flaws and safety risks at the mine.
- Identified risks included coal dust, methane gas accumulation, and abandoned tunnels posing explosion hazards.
- ANM had recommended updating ventilation systems, sealing abandoned tunnels, and incorporating risks like landslides and explosions into the mine's safety matrix.
- Governor Jorge Emilio Rey confirmed the deaths and expressed condolences to the families.
- The Red Cross is providing psychosocial support to the victims' families and those present at the scene.