14 Miners Die in Nariño Mine Collapse
Summary
At least 14 mine workers have died and seven have been injured after an unauthorized gold mine collapsed in Colombia’s Nariño province. Rescue operations have ended as officials warn that informal mining and armed groups continue to endanger the area.
Key Points
- At least 14 workers were killed and seven injured in the collapse of an unauthorized open-pit gold mine in Colombia’s Nariño province.
- Regional officials said the search and rescue operation concluded Monday night.
- The accident near Santa Barbara de Iscuandé has renewed concern over the dangers of informally operated mines in the province.
- Colombia’s Ombudsman's Office urged armed groups not to block humanitarian aid to the affected town.
