Gbomblora explosion

Gbomblora mine explosion

Date	21 February 2022
Location	Gbomblora, Gbomblora Department, Burkina Faso
Type	Mining accident
Deaths	60
Non-fatal injuries	Over 100

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]

The explosions were most likely related to the chemicals that were used to treat the gold.[5][4]

References

1. "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.
2. "Gold mining site blast reportedly kills 59 in Burkina Faso". ABC News. Archived from the original on 2022-02-22. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
3. "Explosion reportedly kills 59 near Burkina Faso gold mine". www.aljazeera.com. Archived from the original on 2022-02-22. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
4. "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.
5. 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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