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13 workers killed in landslide at Colombian gold mine

At least 13 workers were killed and seven others injured in a landslide at an unlicensed open-air artisanal gold mine in Policarpa, southern Colombia. Witnesses said they heard an explosion Wednesday afternoon before workers below were trapped, and emergency teams retrieved bodies with locals and diggers.
WHO: Emergency workers and locals
WHAT: A landslide trapped workers at an unlicensed open-air artisanal gold mine, killing at least 13 and injuring seven others.
WHEN: Aug 19, 2026
WHERE: Policarpa, Colombia
WHY: Cause not yet established.
Sources (1): BBC News

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