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At least 14 killed in gold mine collapse in southwest Colombia

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Summary

A landslide struck a small-scale gold mine in southwestern Colombia on Monday, killing at least 14 people and injuring seven, according to Reuters and the Associated Press; UPI initially reported at least nine dead with an unknown number trapped. The mine is among numerous unlicensed small operations in Colombia driven by rising gold prices, the New York Times reported.

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14 Dead After Gold Mine Collapses in ColombiaNew York Times · Oct 20, 2:58 AM

Center

At least 9 killed in landslide at Colombian gold mineUPI · Oct 19, 5:00 PM
14 dead, 7 injured in Colombia illegal gold mine collapseReuters · Oct 19, 7:34 PM
Gold mine collapse kills at least 14 in southwest ColombiaAssociated Press · Oct 19, 8:41 PM