14 dead, 7 injured in Colombian illegal gold mine collapse
The accident took place in the rural Chambero sector of the Santa Barbara de Iscuande municipality, located in the province of Nariño.
A devastating mining accident in southwestern Colombia has claimed 14 lives and left seven others injured, according to local authorities. The incident occurred in the rural Chambero sector of Santa Barbara de Iscuande municipality, situated in the province of Nariño. Search and rescue efforts have been unsuccessful, with the Nariño governor announcing the conclusion of operations.
In a call for action, Governor Luis Alfonso Escobar urged the national government, the national mining agency, and the ministry of mines and energy to expedite the formalization process for illegal and small-scale miners. This, he argued, would enhance working conditions and safety standards in these hazardous environments. A similar tragedy unfolded in August, when 13 individuals lost their lives in a mining accident in Policarpa, also located in Nariño.
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