2023-07-06 04:18:00
AFP news agency Reporting from Johannesburg. South Africa on July 6 that the incident is believed to be linked to illegal mining activities. which took place at the informal community “Angelo” in Boksburg East of Johannesburg
“We now have 16 confirmed deaths at the scene. Others were saved and they have been taken to hospital,” South African emergency service spokesman William Entlady said. added that Among the dead were 5 women and 3 children.
At least 16 people, including three children, were killed by a leak of a toxic nitrate gas being used by illegal miners to process gold in a settlement of closely packed metal shacks, South African authorities say, via AP https://t.co/JVkeqiGgOG
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The fire and emergency services received a call regarding a gas explosion at 8:00 p.m. South African time. but when you arrive They found that it was poisonous gas leaking from the cylinder. Enthladi said in a statement that The cause of the above events It comes from the leakage of nitrate oxide gas. from cylinders used in illegal mining activities both in and around the community
When the first responders arrived at the accident site They found many people unconscious all over the place. because of inhaling this poisonous gas which the rescuers Including the police forensic evidence Rush to inspect the affected area. to search and help victims until late at night
With an unemployment rate of over 32%, South Africa has thousands of illegal miners. where they dig an old mine for gold under difficult and often perilous conditions.
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