**Rescue teams are racing against time to locate four missing miners trapped after an earthquake caused a collapse at the El Teniente mine in Chile, where one miner has already been confirmed dead.**
**Desperate Rescuers Work to Save Miners Trapped After Chile Mine Collapse**
**Desperate Rescuers Work to Save Miners Trapped After Chile Mine Collapse**
**Teams continue their efforts following the discovery of a miner’s body amid ongoing rescue operations.**
Rescue operations are underway in Chile as teams persist in the search for four miners trapped after a deadly mine collapse triggered by an earthquake. The incident occurred two days ago at the El Teniente copper mine, approximately 70km (43 miles) southeast of Santiago, where one body has been recovered.
State-owned mining company Codelco reported that human remains were found within the mine following the tremor, which registered a magnitude of 4.2. During the earthquake, a section of the mine's underground tunnels collapsed while the miners were working deep beneath the surface.
Initial reports indicated that one miner had died during the quake, while a total of five became trapped inside the mine. Codelco confirmed that the miner whose remains were recovered is yet to be officially identified; however, the families of the four missing miners have already been informed.
"This discovery fills us with sadness, but it also assures us that we are headed in the right direction, indicating that our rescue strategy is effectively leading us towards the miners," stated Andres Music, general manager of the El Teniente Division.
Rescue teams are deploying heavy machinery in an attempt to clear blocked passageways with hopes of advancing 15-20 meters (49-66 feet) every 24 hours. The El Teniente mine is recognized as the world's largest underground copper mine, situated in the rugged terrain of the central Andes mountains.
As the situation continues to develop, both local authorities and families await further news on the fate of the stranded miners.
State-owned mining company Codelco reported that human remains were found within the mine following the tremor, which registered a magnitude of 4.2. During the earthquake, a section of the mine's underground tunnels collapsed while the miners were working deep beneath the surface.
Initial reports indicated that one miner had died during the quake, while a total of five became trapped inside the mine. Codelco confirmed that the miner whose remains were recovered is yet to be officially identified; however, the families of the four missing miners have already been informed.
"This discovery fills us with sadness, but it also assures us that we are headed in the right direction, indicating that our rescue strategy is effectively leading us towards the miners," stated Andres Music, general manager of the El Teniente Division.
Rescue teams are deploying heavy machinery in an attempt to clear blocked passageways with hopes of advancing 15-20 meters (49-66 feet) every 24 hours. The El Teniente mine is recognized as the world's largest underground copper mine, situated in the rugged terrain of the central Andes mountains.
As the situation continues to develop, both local authorities and families await further news on the fate of the stranded miners.
