On 21 February 2022, a major explosion, followed by several smaller ones, occurred at a gold mine in Gbomblora, Gbomblora Department, Burkina Faso.[1][2][3] They killed about 60 people; over 100 people were injured.[4]
| Date | 21 February 2022 |
|---|---|
| Location | Gbomblora, Gbomblora Department, Burkina Faso |
| Type | Mining accident |
| Deaths | 60 |
| Non-fatal injuries | Over 100 |
The explosions were most likely related to the chemicals that were used to treat the gold.[5][4]
References
edit- ^ "About 60 killed in blast at informal gold mine -Burkina Faso state TV". Reuters. February 22, 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-02-22. Retrieved 2022-02-22 – via www.reuters.com.
- ^ "Gold mining site blast reportedly kills 59 in Burkina Faso". ABC News. Archived from the original on 2022-02-22. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
- ^ "Explosion reportedly kills 59 near Burkina Faso gold mine". www.aljazeera.com. Archived from the original on 2022-02-22. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
- ^ a b "Explosion at gold mining site kills at least 59, injures more than 100 in West Africa: "Bodies everywhere"". www.cbsnews.com. Archived from the original on 2022-02-22. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
- ^ Mednick, Sam (2022-02-21). "Gold mining site blast reportedly kills 59 in Burkina Faso". CP24. Archived from the original on 2022-02-22. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
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