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13 Workers Killed, 66 Injured in Explosion at Factory in Ras Laffan Industrial Area, Qatar

Yemen News Agency - SABA

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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June 22, 2026

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13 Workers Killed, 66 Injured in Explosion at Factory in Ras Laffan Industrial Area, Qatar
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Sweden Herald

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· Jun 21, 2026

Several injured in factory explosion in Qatar

Several injured in factory explosion in Qatar

Daily Sabah

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· Jun 22, 2026

Qatar gas terminal blast during works to resume operations kills 13

At least 13 workers were killed and 66 others injured in an explosion at a factory in Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City, the country's minister of state for energy affai...

Arab Times Online

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· Jun 22, 2026

13 Killed, 66 Injured in Gas Plant Accident in Qatar

DOHA June 22: An accident at a factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar killed 13 people and injured 66 others of various nationalities, the Qatari Ministry of Interior said...

Emirates 24/7

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· Jun 23, 2026

12 of the 13 people killed in Qatar's Ras Laffan blast are Indians: Embassy

12 of the 13 people killed in the Ras Laffan incident Sunday night are Indian nationals, the Indian Embassy Qatar has confirmed.Our Embassy is working in close contact with the Qatari authorities to extend all possible help to the Indian nationals and their families affected by this incident, including ensuring that mortal remains of the deceased are sent to India at the earliest, the Indian Embassy stated.Thirteen people were killed and 66 injured in the explosion at a gas processing facility inside Qatar's massive Ras Laffan industrial complex, Qatar's energy minister Saad al-Kaabi said. It is one of the deadliest gas industry accidents in more than two decades. Authorities said a technical accident occurred at the Barzan local gas processing facility on Sunday evening. Plant production had been completely stopped since December 2025 due to urgent maintenance ‌requirements, and it was first restarted only two days ago, Kaabi told reporters.None of the 66 ‌people reported injured and receiving medical treatment were in a life-threatening condition, Kaabi said.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 22, 2026

13 killed, 66 injured in Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial explosion

Doha, June 22 (SANA) Qatar announced Monday that 13 people were killed and 66 others injured in an explosion that struck the Ras Laffan industrial area, the energy minister said. Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad bin Sherida al-Kaabi told a press conference that the dead included Pakistani and Indian workers, while the injured were []

Kuwait Times

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· Jun 22, 2026

Qatar gas plant blast kills 13

DOHA: Thirteen people were killed and dozens injured in an explosion at a gas processing facility inside Qatar’s massive Ras Laffan industrial complex, Qatar’s energy minister said...

Sputnik

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· Jun 22, 2026

Several People Injured in Explosion at Qatar Factory – Interior Ministry

Several people were injured in an explosion at a factory in the Ras Laffan industrial zone in Qatar, the country's Ministry of Interior said.

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 22, 2026

Explosion at Qatari natural gas plant kills 13: Energy minister

An explosion and fire at a Qatari natural gas site left 13 people dead and 66 injured on Sunday, according to the country’s energy minister. Saad Sherida al Kaabi, Qatar’s energy minister and the CEO of QatarEnergy, confirmed on Monday morning that the operations incident was an accident. The incident occurred when workers were restarting []

TASS

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· Jun 22, 2026

13 dead, 66 injured: consequences of explosion at plant in Qatar

According to the ministry, no leaks of hazardous substances occurred

BOL News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Qatar LNG plant blast leaves multiple dead and injured

Qatar’s Energy Ministry confirmed 13 deaths and 66 injuries. The post Qatar LNG plant blast leaves multiple dead and injured appeared first on BOL News.

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 2, 2026

Syria: Casualties in explosion near Palace of Justice in Damascus

ALBAWABA - Casualties were reported in an explosion that occurred inside a cafe in Damascus on Thursday, Syrian local media revealed...

DawnNews English

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· Jun 23, 2026

Pakistani, Indian Nationals Among 13 Dead After 'Technical Malfunction' at Qatar LNG Plant | Dawn

At least 13 people, including Pakistani and Indian nationals, were killed following a reported technical malfunction at a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Qatar. Authorities are investigating the incident as questions emerge about industrial safety and operational procedures at one of the world's leading energy-producing nations. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #qatar #lng #IndustrialAccident #WorkerSafety #EnergyIndustry #Pakistan #India #DawnNewsEnglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Daily Finland

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· Jun 23, 2026

13 dead, 66 injured in gas plant explosion in Qatar: Energy minister

At least 13 people were killed and 66 others injured in an explosion Sunday at the Barzan gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, a Qatari industrial hub north of the capital Doha, Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi said Monday, reported Xinhua. Speaking at a press conference in Doha, al-Kaabi said the dead were Indian and Pakistani nationals, adding the blast was accidental and not the result of sabotage or hostile action. The fire was swiftly brought under control and fully extinguished, he said. The Barzan gas plant had been shut down since December 2025 due to urgent maintenance requirements and was restarted only two days before the incident occurred, al-Kaabi added. Investigations into the cause of the explosion remain ongoing.

Vision Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

Qatar Ras Laffan LNG Hub Explosion Kills 13, Injures 66

According to Reuters, an explosion occured on the evening of June 21 at the Barzan gas facility in Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial zone, a major hub for natural gas operations. Qatari authorities reported 13 fatalities and 66 injuries. Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs and QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi described the cause as a []

Al-Monitor

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· Jun 22, 2026

Fifty-four injured and 18 missing after explosion at Qatar LNG site, authorities say

June 21 (Reuters) - Fifty-four people have been injured while 18 are missing after an explosion at Qatar's core liquefied natural gas processing site of Ras Laffan on Sunday, authorities said.An incident during the start-up of operations at Ras Laffan Industrial City resulted in an explosion and fire at the Barzan local gas supply facility on Sunday evening, QatarEnergy said in a statement. Emergency response teams were deployed to contain the fire, which was now under control, it said.

Reuters

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· Jun 22, 2026

Explosion at Qatar gas facility kills at least 13, injures dozens

Thirteen people were killed and dozens injured in an explosion at a gas processing facility inside Qatar's massive Ras Laffan ‌industrial complex, Qatar's energy minister said. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #MiddleEast #Qatar #gas #explosion Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4w2ZVhm 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

The West Australian

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· Jun 21, 2026

Qatar says several injured in explosion at factory

Qatari officials say a blast from a technical accident at a factory has left several people injured in Ras Laffan.

Doha News

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· Jun 22, 2026

QatarEnergy confirms 13 dead in Ras Laffan explosion, vows exports unaffected

QatarEnergy President and CEO Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi confirmed the blast was an accident, with a full investigation now underway and export operations unaffected. Thirteen people have been killed and 66 (The post QatarEnergy confirms 13 dead in Ras Laffan explosion, vows exports unaffected is from Doha News | Qatar.)

The Tribune

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· Jun 22, 2026

12 Indians among 13 killed in explosion at factory in Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City

Twelve Indian nationals were among 13 people killed in an explosion at a factory in Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, the Indian Embassy in Doha said on Monday, adding that all those injured in the incident were in stable condition and receiving medical treatment. Expressing condolences to the bereaved families, the embassy said it was []

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jun 29, 2026

Three civilians wounded in shooting in Yemen’s Al-Ghaydah

MAHRA, June 29 (YPA) – Three civilians were injured on Monday after gunmen reportedly affiliated with the Saudi-backed Dera al-Watan factions opened fire in the central market of Al-Ghaydah, eastern Yemen. According to a local source, the gunfire wounded three residents of the city. Al-Ghaydah has witnessed heightened security tensions and unrest amid prolonged power []

India TV News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Indians among 13 killed in Qatar gas plant explosion; Embassy issues helpline numbers

At least 13 people, including Indian nationals, lost their lives and 66 others sustained injuries after a powerful explosion ripped through Qatar's Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas (LNG) complex on Sunday. The incident occurred during efforts to resume operations at the facility, which had remained shut following an Iranian attack earlier this year. Confirming the casualties, Qatar's Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi described the incident as a tragedy and said the victims included workers of Indian and Pakistani origin. I find myself today having to do something I have always hoped would never happen, and that is to announce the tragic loss of 13 lives of our people who hold Indian and Pakistani nationalities, Qatar's energy minister Saad al-Kaabi told reporters on Monday. He further stated that 66 people were injured in the blast, which took place as workers were attempting to restart operations at the strategic energy hub.

Ariana News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Afghanistan expresses condolences over deadly gas facility blast in Qatar

At least ​thirteen ‌people were killed ​and ​66 people injured ​after an ​explosion at Qatar's ​core ​LNG processing site ‌of Ras Laffan on ​Sunday, ​Energy Minister Saad ​al-Kaab ​said on Monday. The post Afghanistan expresses condolences over deadly gas facility blast in Qatar first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

BNO News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Injuries reported after explosion at gas facility in Qatar

An explosion and fire broke out at a gas facility in Qatar after a technical malfunction during operations, according to officials. Injuries have been reported. The incident happened Sunday evening at the Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, a major energy and industrial hub north of Doha, according to QatarEnergy and [] The post Injuries reported after explosion at gas facility in Qatar appeared first on BNO News.

Bloomberg

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· Jun 22, 2026

Qatar Domestic Gas Plant Malfunction Ignites Blast; 18 Missing

Qatar said an incident during the startup of the Ras Laffan industrial complex resulted in a blast that has injured dozens.

Nepal News

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· Jul 11, 2026

भियतनाममा डुंगा पल्टिँदा १५ जनाको मृत्यु

हनोई। भियतनामको दक्षिणी फु क्वोक टापु नजिक डुंगा पल्टिँदा १५ जनाको मृत्यु भएको छ। स्थानीय सञ्चारमाध्यम ‘भीएनएक्सप्रेस’ का अनुसार पर्यटक बोकेको डुंगा शनिबार दिउँसो दुर्घटना भएको हो। डुंगामा ३२ भारतीय पर्यटकसहित चालक दल र सेवाकर्मी गरी ३६ जना यात्रारत थिए। दुर्घटनापछि २१ जनाको सकुशल उद्धार गरिएको छ भने १५ जनाको शव फेला परेको छ। घटनापछि []

Egypt Independent

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· Jun 22, 2026

Up to 54 people injured at Ras Laffan explosion in Qatar

Qatar’s Ministry of Interior confirmed on Sunday evening that an explosion occurred at a factory in the Ras Laffan Industrial Area, resulting in injuries to 54 people. No leaks posed a threat to public safety, and authorities are continuing to address the incident. In a statement posted on the X platform, the ministry said the The post Up to 54 people injured at Ras Laffan explosion in Qatar appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Sarajevo Times

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· Jun 26, 2026

Three People injured in a Gas Explosion and Fire in Nova Zeljezara Zenica

Three people were injured, one of them seriously, in the explosion at the Energetika Nova Željezara Zenica plant, which happened on Thursday around 4:25 p.m., Lejla Ekinović, spokeswoman for the Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Zenica-Doboj Canton, confirmed to Fena news agency Minor injuries were sustained by M.M. from Prijedor [] The post Three People injured in a Gas Explosion and Fire in Nova Zeljezara Zenica appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

Sky News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Qatar gas facility explosion kills 13 and leaves dozens injured

Qatar gas facility explosion kills 13 and leaves dozens injured

Splash247

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· Jun 22, 2026

Ras Laffan blast raises fresh questions over Qatar LNG recovery

A deadly explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial complex has raised fresh concerns about the pace of the country’s LNG recovery, even as authorities insist exports will not be affected. Thirteen workers were killed and 66 injured in Sunday’s blast at the Barzan gas facility within the Ras Laffan complex, according to QatarEnergy chief executive

Legit.ng

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· Jun 23, 2026

Qatar’s Energy Minister says exports unaffected after deadly blast at Barzan gas supply plant

Thirteen people were killed and sixty-six injured after a gas explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG facility, with exports unaffected but operations halted.

JFeed

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· Jul 2, 2026

Breaking: Explosion Hits Café Near Palace of Justice in Central Damascus, Multiple Casualties Reported | GRAPHIC

Initial reports indicate that 4 people were killed and 15 were wounded after a bomb exploded in a Damascus cafe.

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jun 22, 2026

Qatar factory explosion injures 54: Interior Ministry

Qatar factory explosion injures 54: Interior Ministry

Arise News

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· Jun 23, 2026

At Least 13 Killed, 66 Injured In Explosion At Qatar’s Largest Gas Facility

Deadly blast at Qatar’s major LNG facility kills 13 workers and injures dozens as investigations begin.

UPI

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· Jun 22, 2026

Explosion at gas plant kills at least 13, injures dozens in Qatar

Explosion at gas plant kills at least 13, injures dozens in Qatar

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