"Fatal Gas Leak Claims 16 Lives, Including 3 Children, in South Africa"

A gas leak caused by illegal miners processing gold in an informal settlement near Johannesburg, South Africa, has resulted in the deaths of at least 16 people, including three children. The leak of toxic nitrate gas prompted a search for other casualties, while the bodies of the victims remained on the ground awaiting forensic investigation. Illegal mining is prevalent in the gold-rich areas around Johannesburg, often leading to fatal incidents.