Gbomblora explosion

Gbomblora mine explosion
Date21 February 2022
LocationGbomblora, Gbomblora Department, Burkina Faso
TypeMining accident
Deaths60
Non-fatal injuriesOver 100

On 21 February 2022, a major explosion, followed by several smaller ones, occurred at a gold mine in Gbomblora, Gbomblora Department, Burkina Faso. They killed about 60 people; over 100 people were injured.

The explosions were most likely related to the chemicals that were used to treat the gold.

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