Four of five trapped workers at Codelco's El Teniente mine found dead
The latest fatality brings the total death toll from the accident to five, including one person who died at the time of the incident on Thursday evening.
Codelco discovered the first trapped worker on Saturday and another two early Sunday. A fourth worker was discovered later on Sunday morning, said El Teniente general manager Andes Music.
"We worked overnight with the utmost care, looking meter by meter," he told a press conference. 'I also don't want to create false hopes. Let's hope our rescue workers continue to make progress."
As of early Sunday, rescue teams had cleared 24 meters of blocked passages, out of 90 meters that Codelco officials previously said could be necessary to reach the trapped workers, in the new Andesita section of the mine.
The collapse occurred on Thursday around 5:30 p.m. local time, caused by one of the largest tremors ever recorded at El Teniente with the impact of a 4.2 magnitude quake.
Codelco is investigating whether the cause was mining activity or natural tectonic shifts in the earthquake-prone country.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Reuters
30 minutes ago
- Reuters
Death toll from boat capsize off Yemen rises to 86, security sources say
Aug 5 (Reuters) - The confirmed death toll from the capsize of a boat carrying migrants off Yemen on Sunday has risen to 86, security sources told Reuters on Tuesday. The sources said the boat had been carrying 170 migrants, and that 42 had been rescued.
Daily Record
an hour ago
- Daily Record
Tragic schoolboy who fell down Glasgow building site manhole 'could have been avoided'
Shea Ryan, 10, died in the Garscadden Burn Outfall building site in Drumchapel after falling down an incomplete manhole. The tragic death of a schoolboy at a Glasgow building site could have been avoided, a Fatal Accident Inquiry has ruled. Shea Ryan, 10, died on July 16, 2020 after he climbed through an unsecured fence within the Garscadden Burn Outfall building site in Drumchapel, Glasgow, and fell 20ft down an incomplete manhole. The youngster died from a catastrophic head injury after the fall and in April 2023 contractor RJ McLeod were fined £800,000 for health and safety failings in relation to his death. Now a ruling from Sheriff Stuart Reid, presiding over the inquiry at Glasgow Sheriff Court, concluded that both the main contractor RJ McLeod (RJM) and joint venture Amey Black & Veatch (ABV) failed to take 'reasonable and sufficient measures' to protect the public from danger at the site. The sheriff identified multiple precautions that could 'realistically have resulted in the accident and Shea's death being avoided". On July 2 2020, before the site was temporarily transferred from ABV to RJM, a heavy ballast bag full of building material known as 'Grano' placed on top of the manhole to prevent access was removed. ABV never notified RJM of this change, despite the repeated incidents of unauthorised access by kids or damage to perimeter fencing at the site. RJM also never took action to replace the ballast bag or secure, weigh down or fasten the cast-iron lid on top of the manhole. They also failed to inspect the manhole at the end of each working day. Procurator Fiscal Andy Shanks said: 'Shea Ryan's tragic death has been a catastrophic loss for his family. They have my deepest sympathy as they continue to deal with the pain they have suffered. 'Shea's death occurred in circumstances giving rise to significant public concern and as such a discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry was instructed. 'The sheriff's determination is detailed and notes recommendations in relation to reasonable precautions that could have been taken to avoid Shea's death and identified learning to help avoid such incidents happening to other children in the future. 'This FAI followed a thorough and comprehensive investigation by the Procurator Fiscal who ensured that the full facts and circumstances of Shea's death were presented in evidence.' In light of the findings, Sheriff Reid made eight recommendations. Seven were for the Health and Safety Executive in respect of reviewing existing practices, policies and procedure and to consider revising them. These included a review of published guidance to protect children, record incidents of perimeter breaches, prevent unauthorised access to incomplete manholes and promote cooperation and information sharing between principal contractors. The eighth recommendation was that Glasgow City Council and other local authorities should review and consider revising practices, procedures and policies to ensure that risk assessments are carried out for children's play parks where there are nearby construction sites. Shea's mum Joanne Ferguson paid tribute in a statement in 2023: "My son is not here and that destroys me every day. That totally avoidable accident has ruined my life and my kid's lives – I don't even feel human anymore at times because of the grief. 'Wee Shea is missed every second of every day and his family and friends will always love and miss him." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
BBC News
3 hours ago
- BBC News
Runcorn boy, 13, knocked down by bus near shopping centre
A 13-year-old boy was seriously injured when he was hit by a bus in were called to West Lane just before 19:15 BST on Monday after reports of a crash involving a bus and a pedestrian, Cheshire Police boy was taken to have launched an investigation and have asked any witnesses or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage to contact them. Read more stories from Cheshire on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC North West on X. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
