Two Dead, Four Missing in Spanish Coal Mine Explosion

A machine malfunction triggered the blast at a Degana mine, leaving emergency teams racing to locate missing miners.

An explosion occurred at a coal mine in Degana, Asturias, Spain, at 9:32 a.m. local time on March 31, 2025, caused by a machine malfunction.
Emergency services have confirmed two fatalities and three serious injuries in the incident.
Four individuals remain missing as rescue operations continue, with helicopters and ambulances deployed to the site.
There are unconfirmed reports that several miners may be trapped underground, according to local media.
The incident underscores the persistent safety risks in mining operations in Spain's historically coal-rich Asturias region.