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Explosion at factory in Qatar: 54 injured, 18 people missing
An explosion at a facility in Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial area injured 54 people, with 18 others reported missing.
The Qatari Ministry of Interior announced that an explosion occurred at a facility in the country's Ras Laffan industrial area.
In a statement on the ministry's social media platform X, it was stated that 54 people were injured in the accident.
The Lekhwiya search and rescue team, affiliated with the Internal Security Forces, and the Civil Defense Department are conducting an operation at the site to find 18 missing people.
It was reported that the explosion was caused by a 'technical accident' and does not pose a threat to public health.
According to information reported in the press, the facility is known to supply gas to the domestic market. No statement was made regarding whether the explosion caused any damage to the facility.
Residents living in various districts of the capital Doha reported feeling unusual, earthquake-like tremors on Sunday evening.
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