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Gas explosion kills at least 38 miners in central Nigeria
JOS PLATEAU, Nigeria: A gas explosion on Wednesday killed at least 38 lead miners who were down the pits at a mine in central Nigeria’s Plateau state, local sources told AFP. Twenty-seven others were injured in the blast at the Kampanin Zurak mining site in Plateau state’s Bashar district, the acting traditional ruler told AFP. “It is true that so far 38 people are confirmed dead and about 27 others have been rushed to hospital,” AlHajji Aliyu Adamu Idris said.
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arabnews.com
Gas explosion kills at least 38 miners in central Nigeria
JOS PLATEAU, Nigeria: A gas explosion on Wednesday killed at least 38 lead miners who were down the pits at a mine in central Nigeria’s Plateau state, local sources told AFP.…
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bbc.com
Nigeria mine accident: Suspected carbon-monoxide leak kills 37 miners in Plateau state
The tragedy is believed to have happened just before sunrise as the workers neared the end of their shift.
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aljazeera.com
At least 37 killed in Nigeria mine carbon monoxide poisoning: Reports
Illegal mining is a widespread issue in Nigeria, where operations lack both government oversight and safety protocols.