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South Africa: Suspected gas leak leaves 16 dead

2023-07-06 08:15
The leak in a shanty town near Johannesburg is linked to illegal gold mining in the area.
South Africa: Suspected gas leak leaves 16 dead

A suspected nitrate oxide gas leak in South Africa has led to the deaths of 16 people, local officials say.

The victims - including women and children - died from gas inhalation at an informal settlement in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg.

Wednesday's leak has been linked to illegal gold mining...