At least 16 people, including three children, were killed by a toxic nitrate Gas Leak caused by illegal miners processing gold in an informal settlement in South Africa. Initially, emergency services estimated that 24 people may have died, but the death toll was later confirmed as 16. The bodies of the victims remained on the ground as forensic investigators and pathologists were awaited. Boksburg, where the incident occurred, had previously experienced a deadly explosion in December 2020. Illegal mining is common in the gold-rich areas around Johannesburg, often leading to fatal incidents.

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