Explosion at a mine in Colombia: 11 dead and many workers missing
An explosion occurred at a coal mine in the Colombian town of Sutatausa. It was reported that at least 11 workers died as a result of the explosion and many people were trapped in the mine.
An explosion occurred at a coal mine in the Colombian town of Sutatausa. A large number of search and rescue and first aid teams were dispatched to the scene.
Cundinamarca Governor Nicolas Garcia said in a statement after the incident, "Every minute is vital because the oxygen inside is depleted. 2 people were rescued from the mine alive, but 11 people lost their lives."
According to the first determinations, the explosion in the mine is considered to be a firedamp explosion, while efforts to rescue 10 workers trapped in the mine continue.
