Three Miners Dead, Four Missing After Coal Mine Explosion in Cucunubá, Colombia

In the central Colombian region of Cundinamarca, the municipality of Cucunubá faced a grave mining accident when an explosion hit several coal deposits. Early reports confirmed the loss of three miners, while four others were left trapped as the blast disrupted the El Roble, Condor, and Mantle seams. Local authorities, led by Cundinamarca governor Nicolás García Bustos, disclosed that the Unified Command Post’s official update indicated three miners had died on site. The governor noted that rescue teams remained on the scene, continuing their search for the four missing workers. Hours later, the authorities reported that the four found alive were in good condition and were being transported to a hospital for thorough medical evaluation. The search and rescue operation was ongoing and remained the top priority for the day, with the aim of confirming the safety and recovery of every miner involved in the incident (Source: Blu Radio).