Up to 54 people injured at Ras Laffan explosion in Qatar

An explosion at a factory in Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial Area on Sunday evening resulted in injuries to 54 people, according to the country's Ministry of Interior.

The ministry confirmed the incident on the X platform, attributing the blast to a "technical incident." While authorities are actively managing the situation, they stated that no leaks from the explosion posed a threat to public safety.

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The explosion at the Ras Laffan factory was the result of a “technical incident.”

Search operations are currently in progress for 18 individuals who remain missing. The Qatari International Search and Rescue Group, in coordination with Civil Defense teams, is leading these efforts.

This incident occurs against a backdrop of previous disruptions at the Ras Laffan complex, the world's largest liquefied natural gas production facility. Operations were previously halted during the first week of the war with Iran in February, and the complex also operated at reduced capacity for over three months due to shipping concerns through the Strait of Hormuz.

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No leaks posed a threat to public safety, and authorities are continuing to address the incident.