Seven killed in coal mine explosion in central Colombia

BOGOTA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 06th Jun, 2026) Seven miners have died after an explosion at a coal mine in Colombia's central department of Cundinamarca, local authorities confirmed Friday.

The explosion occurred at a mine in the municipality of Sutatausa and was caused by a buildup of gas underground, according to preliminary information.

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Cundinamarca Governor Jorge Emilio Rey Angel said Colombia's National Mining Agency will open a formal investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident.