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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Alisha Rahaman Sarkar

Three children among 17 killed in gas leak horror outside Johannesburg

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At least 17 people, including three children, were killed after toxic nitrate gas leaked from a cylinder in an informal settlement near Boksburg east of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Gauteng Province Premier Panyaza Lesufi said investigations were under way to determine how the leak happened and what type of gas was involved. Bodies of the victims of the leak were scattered over the area, Mr Lesufi said.

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