Bogotá, Feb 6, 2026 (AFP) - Six workers trapped after mine explosion in Colombia

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2026-02-06

Six workers were trapped underground after an explosion Thursday at a coal mine in central Colombia, local firefighters told AFP. "A methane gas explosion was reported at a coal mine, but we don't know the condition of the people who are trapped," Albeiro Aguillon, commander of the volunteer fire department of Choconta, located around one hour from capital Bogota, told AFP by phone. Authorities and rescue teams were trying to reach the mine, whic......

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