Crews Rescue 18 Miners Trapped in Colombia

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The 18 workers who were trapped in a mine in northwestern Colombia were rescued alive on Friday morning, after an operation that lasted 12 hours, officials assured.

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Eighteen workers from a mine in Colombia have been trapped inside the mine after an accident in the mine, reports Europa Press, who cites the country’s Ministry of Energy. The victims would presumably be “living” , they have pointed out. The mine affected is located between two municipalities of the Department of Antioquia , in the north of the country. “We express our solidarity with the families of these brave miners. It fills us with hope to …

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According to a communiqué from the Memedios Municipal Chamber, the accident occurred on Friday and "it is estimated that the 18 miners imprisoned in the mine of El Minón are alive".