Officials said the explosion was caused by an accumulation of methane gas in the coal mine, triggering the deadly incident.

The blast resulted in the deaths of seven workers operating at the site.

Investigation underway

Jorge Emilio Rey confirmed the incident in a post on X, stating that the country's National Mining Agency will conduct the necessary investigations to determine the exact causes of the explosion.

Safety review expected

Authorities are expected to review safety procedures and operational conditions at the mine as part of the investigation into the incident.

No further details about the victims or the mine's operations were immediately released.