Two additional people have been evacuated from the mine, according to multiple reports. The condition of the trapped miners remains unknown, and the status of rescue efforts has not been clarified. The exact time and location of the explosion have not been confirmed, and it is unclear what safety measures were in place at the mine.
14 miners trapped after Colombia coal mine blast
Key Points
- 14 miners trapped after coal mine explosion in central Colombia
- Governor says explosion likely caused by gas accumulation
- Two people evacuated; condition of miners unknown