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Two miners were found dead in Guacheta, Colombia, on Friday (Feb 6) after an explosion trapped six workers in the Mata Siete coal mine.

Authorities say rescue efforts are continuing for the remaining missing miners.


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00:00Rescue teams in Guachata, Colombia, recovered the bodies of two miners on Friday following
00:09an explosion that trapped six workers inside the Modiciate coal mine. The bodies were found
00:14at depths of 275 meters and 290 meters. The area was secured and gas levels were checked
00:21before the recovery operation proceeded. Firefighters said the explosion was caused
00:26by a buildup of methane gas, triggering an urgent rescue operation. Families and friends
00:32gathered outside the mine, awaiting news of their loved ones.
00:56Search and rescue efforts are continuing for the remaining missing miners. The incident
01:02highlights ongoing risks in Colombia's coal mining sector, where gas explosions and collapses
01:08are frequent due to safety challenges in informal and small-scale operations, according to authorities.
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