Tragedy in a Nigerian mine: at least 37 dead after gas poisoning
In a mine in the Nigerian federal state of Plateau, 37 miners died from carbon monoxide poisoning, while 25 were injured, local media reported today.
TL;DR
- 37 miners died and 25 were injured in a mine in Plateau state, Nigeria.
- The cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning.
- The incident happened at the 'Solid' company mine in Zurak Wase.
- Victims were between 20 and 35 years old.
- Toxic gas is believed to have accumulated in poorly ventilated tunnels.
- Neither the Nigerian federal government nor the Plateau state authorities have commented on the incident.