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- At least 37 miners died and more than 20 were injured from a carbon monoxide leak at a mining site in Wase Local Government Area, Plateau State, on Wednesday.
- Eyewitness Safiyanu Haruna said miners collapsed after returning from morning prayers and were exposed to the toxic gas.
- Rescue efforts were delayed and the situation worsened.
- Funeral prayers are being held for the victims in the Kampani Zurak community.
