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37 Feared Dead, 25 Hospitalised After Carbon Monoxide Leak At Plateau Mining Site
However, no fewer than 25 other miners were hospitalised after inhaling the poisonous gas while working deep underground.
Jos, Plateau State–At least 37 workers have reportedly been killed following exposure to toxic carbon monoxide gas at a mining site in Zurak community, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Afrika Eyes gathered that the incident occurred in the early hours of February 18 at a facility operated by Solid Mining Company in Zurak.
However, no fewer than 25 other miners were hospitalised after inhaling the poisonous gas while working deep underground.
A security expert, Zagazola Makama, confirmed the development on Wednesday, quoting a source familiar with the situation.
He stated that the miners were exposed to high concentrations of carbon monoxide due to inadequate ventilation systems within the underground shafts.
According to eyewitnesses, panic erupted inside the tunnels as miners began collapsing one after another after inhaling the deadly gas.
Rescue teams, working alongside personnel of the mining company, swiftly cordoned off the affected sections of the site to prevent further casualties.
Emergency responders transported at least 25 survivors to a nearby primary healthcare centre in Wase Local Government Area, where they are currently receiving treatment.
Medical personnel disclosed that several of the injured miners remain in critical condition and are being closely monitored due to severe respiratory complications arising from prolonged exposure to the toxic fumes.
