Sutatausa: 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.
According to Emirates News Agency, Cundinamarca Governor Jorge Emilio Rey Angel stated that Colombia's National Mining Agency will open a formal investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident. The incident has raised concerns about the safety protocols in place at mining sites in the region, prompting calls for stricter regulations to prevent future tragedies.