A methane gas leak triggered an explosion in a coal mine in Cundinamarca, Colombia, leaving seven miners trapped and several others injured. Rescue operations led by the National Mining Agency, Civil Defense Corps, Technical Investigation Corps, and National Police continued for over 24 hours, recovering four bodies while searching for three more located at least 170 meters deep. Fire Department delegate Captain Álvaro Farfán reported high methane levels inside the mine, with backhoes deployed to improve ventilation. Authorities confirmed an investigation is underway to determine the causes and implement measures to prevent similar tragedies.

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