On August 14, local time, an accident occurred at a coal mine in Cucunuwa, Cundinamarca province in central Colombia. All 6 trapped miners were killed. Cundinamarca Governor Rey said on social media that the accident occurred at the local “Future No. 1” mine. After several hours of search and rescue, rescuers found 6 trapped people, but none of them showed any vital signs. Rey said that the mine was recently inspected by the Colombian National Mining Authority and was asked to suspend operations due to safety issues requiring rectification. The relevant departments will investigate why the mine is still carrying out suspected mining operations during the suspension of operations.

On August 14, local time, an accident occurred at a coal mine in Cucunuwa, Cundinamarca province in central Colombia. All 6 trapped miners were killed. Cundinamarca Governor Rey said on social media that the accident occurred at the local “Future No. 1” mine. After several hours of search and rescue, rescuers found 6 trapped people, but none of them showed any vital signs. Rey said that the mine was recently inspected by the Colombian National Mining Authority and was asked to suspend operations due to safety issues requiring rectification. The relevant departments will investigate why the mine is still carrying out suspected mining operations during the suspension of operations.