ABUJA (Nigeria), Feb 20 (AP): A toxic gas leak at a mine in north-central Nigeria killed 37 people and led to the hospitalization of 26 others, according to police.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday in Kampani Zurak community, located in the Wase area of Plateau state, police spokesman Alfred Alabo said.
"Preliminary investigation revealed that the miners were affected due to a sudden discharge of lead oxide and other associated gases like sulphur and carbon monoxide which are toxic and poisonous to humans, particularly in a confined or poorly ventilated environment," he said. "The corpses of the deceased victims have been released to their families for burial according to their religious practices." The Nigerian government has closed the mining site and an investigation into the leak is underway.
The miners were unaware of the toxic nature of the emissions and continued their operations.
Toxic gas leak at mine in Nigeria kills 37 people
FE Team | Published: February 20, 2026 23:47:07
Toxic gas leak at mine in Nigeria kills 37 people
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