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Toxic gas kills 37 during attempted oil theft in Nigeria
Nigeria
First seen: Sep 5, 2026, 6:46 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 5, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
At least 37 people reportedly died from toxic gas while attempting to steal oil in Nigeria, with several others still missing.
SO WHAT?
The deaths highlight a serious hazardous-material and public-safety incident with potential further casualties among missing people.
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