World

Jordan-5 killed, 234 injured due to gas leak in Aqaba

At least five people died and 234 were injured due to toxic gas being leaked from a tanker in the port of Aqaba, as the number rose as of Monday, 6:37 pm,Roya reported.

The media spokesperson for the Public Security Directorate said that during the daily work in the port of Aqaba, a tanker filled with toxic gases fell during its transportation, which led to gas leakage at the site.

The spokesperson added that the area was immediately isolated and specialists began to deal with the incident, while the Civil Defense Teams transferred a number of injuries to the hospital, all of whom are under treatment,the same source adds.

R

Leave a Comment

Recent Posts

Kirby: Temporary pier not enough for aid delivery

United States National Security Council (NSC) Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby told Al-Jazeera on…

8 heures ago

Spain to recognize State of Palestine on this date

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated on Friday that he would “reveal on Wednesday the…

9 heures ago

Tunisia – Manouba: Arrest of individual wanted by Interpol

A patrol affiliated with intelligence units in the National Guard district of Manouba was able…

9 heures ago

Tunisia – Manouba: Jadida: Ten students poisoned by sweets offered by their classmate

A middle school in the locality of El Jadida, in the Manouba region, registered the poisoning…

9 heures ago

Tunisia-Tabarka: Arrest of coral trafficker and 236 thousand dinars seized

Tabarka National Guard research and investigation brigade carried out a raid on a coral trafficker.…

13 heures ago

This website uses cookies.