Support truly
independent journalism
Our mission is to deliver unbiased, fact-based reporting that holds power to account and exposes the truth.
Whether $5 or $50, every contribution counts.
Support us to deliver journalism without an agenda.
Louise Thomas
Editor
A fuel pipeline exploded yesterday, killing at least 11 people, injuring more than 70 others and destroying homes.
The blast occurred in the coffee-growing region of Risaralda, about 170km south-west of the capital Bogota, and caused ramshackle homes on a hillside to collapse.
Emergency workers said 72 people were injured, many of them children. Fifteen were seriously hurt. Officials suspect the incident was caused accidentally by residents stealing petrol from the pipeline. A fire broke out after the explosion but was brought under control.
AP
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments