Mine Explosion in Nigeria’s Plateau State Kills 38, Injures 27

At least 38 miners have died and 27 others have been injured following a mine explosion in Plateau State, located in central Nigeria. The incident occurred on Wednesday, with the majority of the victims being workers at a lead mine.

Local sources told Agence France-Presse that the explosion took place in one of the mines in the state. According to these sources, the evacuation of the injured to medical facilities began immediately after the accident.

Aliyu Adamu Idris, a local official in the region, confirmed that 38 deaths have been recorded so far and around 27 wounded individuals have been taken to hospitals for treatment.

Based on preliminary investigations, a gas buildup inside the mine is believed to be the primary cause of the explosion. Further investigations are ongoing to clarify the details of the incident.