A landslide at an illegal gold mine in Colombia's southwestern Narino region has killed 13 people and injured seven others, according to a local official cited by Al Jazeera.
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Key facts
- At least 13 people were killed in a slope collapse at an illegal gold mine.
- Seven others were injured in the incident.
- The mine was unlicensed and located in Narino, in southwest Colombia.
- Mining activity caused the deadly slope collapse, according to a local official.
At least 13 workers have been killed and seven others injured after a landslide struck an illegal gold mine in southwest Colombia, according to Al Jazeera.
The collapse occurred at an unlicensed mine in the Narino region. A local official said that mining activity caused the deadly slope collapse, Al Jazeera reported.
Al Jazeera described the site as an unlicensed gold mine, indicating the operation was taking place without the proper legal authorization required for such activity.
The seven people injured in the incident were not further identified in the available reporting, and details on their condition were not provided.
As of the reports, no additional information was given about rescue or recovery operations at the site, or about the total number of workers who may have been present when the slope gave way.
Why it matters
Illegal and unregulated mining operations often lack the safety measures that licensed sites are required to maintain, leaving workers exposed to deadly hazards such as slope collapses. Incidents like this highlight the human cost of unlicensed mining in mineral-rich regions.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the landslide happen?
The landslide occurred at an illegal gold mine in the Narino region of southwest Colombia, according to Al Jazeera.
How many people were killed and injured?
At least 13 people were killed and seven others were injured, according to Al Jazeera.
What caused the collapse?
A local official said that mining activity caused the deadly slope collapse, as reported by Al Jazeera.
Timeline
- Landslide at illegal gold mine kills 13 people in Colombia
Al Jazeera: At least 13 people have been killed and seven others injured in an unlicensed gold mine in southwest Colombia.
- Landslide kills 13 at illegal gold mine in Colombia’s southwest
Al Jazeera: Mining activity caused a deadly slope collapse in Narino, claiming 13 lives and injuring seven others.