Undefined Explosive Device (UED)

Undefined Explosive Device (UED) event in La Guajira, Uribia area, Colombia on Fri 15th December 2023

15th December 2023

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On 15 December 2023, in Uribia (La Guajira), unidentified individuals detonated an explosive device against the El Cerrejon coal train at kilometer 122 of the railroad. The blast caused damage to the railway and one of the train cars, but there were no injuries.

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Colombia (COL)

La Guajira ( Uribia area )

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