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37 killed in poisonous gas leak at Nigerian mining site
short by Girish Kumar Anshul / on Thursday, 19 February, 2026
At least 37 people were killed, and 26 others were hospitalised after toxic and poisonous gases, including lead oxide, sulphur, and carbon monoxide, leaked at a mining site in Kampani Zurak, Plateau State, Nigeria, police said. They added that the victims were working inside the mine when the gases were released. Authorities have ordered the immediate closure of the site.
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