In Colombia, completed the search after the collapse of the gold mine

The death toll from a rock collapse at an illegal gold mine in southwestern Colombia has reached 14. Seven more were injured. This was announced by the Secretary for peace and human rights of the Department of Nariño Alex Gonzalez on the television channel Caracol.

According to him, search and rescue operations at the scene have been completed. Nine people were previously reported dead.

The collapse occurred at an illegal open-air mine in the municipality of Santa Barbara. The ground came down and covered the miners who mined gold.

Information on the condition of the victims and the causes of the collapse is not given. The circumstances of the incident are being clarified.

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