21 Teens Who Died At South African Bar All Had Toxic Chemical In Their Blood

Written by

in

Essence Magazine:

Phill Magakoe/ Getty Images By Melissa Noel ·Updated July 20, 2022

According to South African officials, the toxic chemical methanol was the possible cause of the deaths of 21 teenagers at a South African bar last month.

Methanol, a toxic colorless liquid with a strong odor, was discovered in all of their bodies. Investigators are working to confirm whether the levels of the poisonous chemical were high enough to kill

This post first appeared in Essence Magazine. Read the original article.