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Explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG facility kills at least 13

A technical accident caused a blast and fire at the Barzan gas supply facility in the Ras Laffan industrial zone on June 21. At least 13 people were killed, including 12 Indian nationals. Authorities state that gas exports will not be affected.

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New details identify the specific facility as Barzan and confirm the deaths of 12 Indian nationals.

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  1. At Least 13 Dead After Explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG Facility

    A technical accident caused a blast and fire at the Barzan gas supply facility in the Ras Laffan industrial zone on June 21. At least 13 people were killed, including 12 Indian nationals. Authorities state that gas exports will not be affected.

    What's confirmed:

    • An explosion occurred at the Barzan gas supply facility in the Ras Laffan industrial zone on June 21.
    • At least 13 people died in the blast.
    • The incident was caused by a technical accident or malfunction.
    • Twelve Indian nationals were killed in the explosion.
    • The blast will not affect gas exports.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The explosion injured 66 people.
    • The explosion injured 54 people.
    • 18 people are missing.
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