# Colombia illegal gold mine collapse kills 14 people

At least 14 people died when an illegal gold mine collapsed in Colombia. The accident highlights the dangerous conditions and safety risks associated with unregulated mining.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/19/colombia-illegal-gold-mine-collapse-kills-14-people?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:56:17 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/20/fourteen-dead-in-illegal-colombian-gold-mine-collapse?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:55:27 +0000