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Explosion hits gold mine in Colombia, injuring about 14 people as rescue operation begins
About 14 people were injured in an explosion at a gold mine in the Marmato municipality of Colombia’s Caldas department on Thursday. Emergency teams were dispatched to the San Pedro area, while the severity of the injuries and whether there were any fatalities are being investigated.
About 14 people were injured in a powerful explosion at a gold mine in the Marmato municipality of Colombia’s Caldas department on Thursday. A rescue operation was launched after the incident.
The explosion occurred at a mill located at the entrance to the mine in the San Pedro area. Emergency teams, including personnel from Colombia’s National Mining Agency, were dispatched to the site.
Authorities worked to determine the number of people affected by the explosion and its cause. The Marmato fire chief said the situation was under control and that inspections were continuing to determine whether anyone else had been injured.
The severity of the injuries and whether anyone died in the incident remain unclear.
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