Three Miners Killed in Colombian Coal Mine Explosion

Three Miners Dead After Coal Mine Explosion in Zipaquirá, Colombia Zipaquirá, Cundinamarca, Colombia – In a tragic turn of events, three miners lost their lives in an explosion at an illegal coal mine near Zipaquirá on June 6th, 2025. The incident unfolded late at night, prompting an immediate and extensive search and rescue operation. After 24 hours of relentless effort, rescue teams located the bodies of the three miners deep within the mine shaft, approximately 180 meters below the surface. Mayor Fabián Rojas of Zipaquirá provided a statement to Noticias Caracol, confirming the deaths and expressing deep sorrow for the families involved. "The rescue team found the three bodies at a depth of 180 meters," he stated, adding that the process of extracting the bodies was underway. The mayor also noted the support being provided to the families by the city and social services. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, but authorities are treating the mine as an illegal operation. The tragic loss of life underscores the dangers faced by miners working in unregulated conditions. The incident has prompted renewed calls for stricter safety regulations in the Colombian mining industry and increased efforts to combat illegal mining operations.