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Nitrous oxide a 'significant factor' in Canberra teen's drowning death

An 18-year-old was heavily impaired by nitrous oxide, known as "nangs", when his car entered a pond, prompting a coroner to call for a review of the gas's availability in the ACT.

1 report1 sourceApr 9, 2026, 5:32 AM
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ABC AustraliaApr 9, 2026, 5:32 AM

Nitrous oxide a 'significant factor' in Canberra teen's drowning death

An 18-year-old was heavily impaired by nitrous oxide, known as "nangs", when his car entered a pond, prompting a coroner to call for a review of the gas's availability in the ACT.

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