At least 37 miners have reportedly died and many hospilized after being exposed to Carbon Monoxide while working in an underground mining site in Zurak, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident has sent shockwaves across the state, raising serious concerns about safety standards and working conditions at mining sites.
Carbon Monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas – highly dangerous and can cause sudden death when inhaled in large quantities without proper ventilation.
Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident to determine the exact cause and ensure accountability where necessary.
This heartbreaking development marks yet another painful moment for families and communities effected by the mining-related hazards in the Plateau.
-9News Nigeria.
