Published: 2022-06-28 12:53
Last Updated: 2024-03-27 19:38
All those who died due to the gas leak in Aqaba’s port were present at the explosion site and were directly exposed to the toxic gas, according to the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Health for Primary Health Care and Epidemiology, Raed Al-Shboul.
In an exclusive statement to Roya on Tuesday, Shboul said that as of now, 13 people died, including five of foreign nationalities.
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He added that the number of those currently receiving treatment in hospitals reached 130 and their condition is moderate.
The Public Prosecution has begun investigation procedures into the incident.