Overview
- At least 12 miners are trapped after an explosion in a coal mine in Sutatausa, Cundinamarca, the regional governor said.
- Fifteen workers were inside, with three escaping on their own and one now in a medical center.
- Officials described the blast as likely caused by an accumulation of gases inside the tunnels.
- Rescue teams have staged at the entrance to check gas levels before going underground.
- The mine operates legally in a region known for frequent accidents linked to poor ventilation and gas buildup.