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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Astrid Surez

23 miners rescued after nearly two days trapped in collapsed gold mine

Twenty-three miners have been successfully rescued after enduring 43 hours trapped underground following a gold mine collapse in northern Colombia.

The workers emerged to applause on Wednesday from the La Reliquia mine, situated in the Antioquia department.

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