An explosion at the Cerredo mine in Degaña, Asturias, northern Spain, has resulted in at least five deaths and two missing individuals. The incident occurred around 09:30 local time, with local emergency services responding to a reported machine problem. Four others were injured, and a search for the missing workers is ongoing. The site had previously been a major mine before its closure in 2018. Asturias President Adrián Barbón declared two days of mourning, while Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed condolences.