El callao: At least 14 people were killed in a mine collapse following heavy rains in El Callao, southeastern Venezuela.

According to Qatar News Agency, Venezuela's National Risk System reported that the bodies were found in three separate tunnels. The incident has brought attention to the safety conditions in the gold mining town, where the majority of the 30,000 residents are directly or indirectly involved in mining activities.

Firefighters in El Callao stated that the death toll was determined based on testimonies from other miners, highlighting the dangerous conditions caused by the floods. The collapse of vertical shafts during the heavy rains has raised concerns among the local community and authorities.