The incident occurred on Wednesday morning at a site operated by Solid Mining Company in the Zurak community of Wase Local Government Area, affecting mainly miners working underground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preliminary reports showed that an accumulation of toxic gases, believed to be carbon monoxide, triggered the explosion in underground tunnels during peak operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Local tribal authorities described the scene as “catastrophic.” Aliyu Adamu Idris, the acting district head, told local media that most of the victims were young men aged 20 to 35.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It is a dark day for our community. We have lost 38 of our energetic youths to this tragedy, leaving many families in mourning,” Idris said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alfred Alabo, police spokesperson in Plateau, said security personnel had been deployed to cordon off the site while authorities finalize a detailed briefing on the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Local media, citing medical sources, reported that about 27 people are receiving treatment for severe respiratory distress, with most survivors suffering from acute inhalation of toxic fumes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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