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Ammonia leak at Jordan's Aqaba industrial complex injures 11

The port city was evacuated after maintenance work on equipment released accumulated gas; authorities say the leak has been contained.

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What to know

  • An ammonia gas leak during maintenance work on equipment at Aqaba's industrial complex injured 11 people with minor to moderate injuries.
  • Authorities evacuated the southern port as a precaution and confirmed the leak has been contained.
  • The maintenance was being performed for a Japanese company; workers will return only after safety inspections confirm no remaining risks.

Nidal Al-Ouran Commissioner for environment and public safety, Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority

Ammonia leak at Jordan's Aqaba industrial complex injures 11
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How it unfolded 3 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articlesposts

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    Authorities confirm leak contained, outline return-to-work conditions

    Nidal Al-Ouran, commissioner for environment and public safety at the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, said the leak had been contained. Workers would be allowed to return to their sites after teams carried out another inspection, took necessary measurements, and confirmed no remaining risks.

    “the leak had been contained and that the injuries ranged from minor to moderate…”
    — Nidal Al-Ouran
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    Aqaba port evacuated as precaution following leak

    State news channel Al-Mamlaka reported that the southern port of Aqaba was evacuated as a precaution following the ammonia gas leak.

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    Ammonia gas leaks during maintenance work in Aqaba industrial zone

    An ammonia gas leak occurred during maintenance work on an old pump or pressure equipment in the southern industrial area of Aqaba. The gas, which had accumulated in the equipment, leaked in a small quantity. At least 11 people were injured, with injuries ranging from minor to moderate.

    “the incident occurred during maintenance work on an old pump or pressure equipment in the southern industrial area of Aqaba, away from residential areas. Ammonia gas that had accumulated in the equipment leaked in a small quantity…”
    — Nidal Al-Ouran
    1. 2 outlets 11 injured in ammonia gas leak in southern Jordan

      first by Anadolu Agency, 9d ago · also Jerusalem Post

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    2. 2 outlets Ammonia gas leak in Jordan’s Aqaba industrial area injures 11 people

      first by Al Jazeera, 10d ago · also Straits Times

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