5 Missing After Deadly Mine Collapse in Chile
The National Copper Corporation of Chile, known as Codelco, said a 'seismic event' on Thursday afternoon caused the accident. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude-5 earthquake 17 miles northeast of Machali, where the El Teniente mine is located, at 5:34 p.m. local time.
In a statement, Codelco said Paulo Marin Tapia was killed while working on the Andesita project, which is part of an expansion of the El Teniente mine.
Rescue teams were searching for five missing workers on Friday morning. Nine others were injured, according to Codelco. Operations at the mine were immediately suspended after the incident on Thursday afternoon, Codelco said.
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