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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.
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Sweden Herald
· Jun 21, 2026
Several injured in factory explosion in Qatar
Several injured in factory explosion in Qatar
Yemen Press Agency
· Jun 22, 2026
Qatar: 18 missing and 54 injured in Ras Laffan industrial explosion
DOHA, June 22 (YPA) – The Qatari Ministry of Interior announced on Monday that 18 people are missing and 54 others were injured following an explosion at a factory in the Ras Laffan Industrial City. In a post on the platform “X,” the ministry said that the total number of injured in the incident reached []
DawnNews English
· Jun 22, 2026
13 Dead, Dozens Injured After 'Technical Accident' at Giant Qatar LNG Site | Dawn News English
Qatar's Energy Ministry said on Monday 13 people had died and 66 were injured after an explosion at Qatar's massive Ras Laffan liquefied natural (LNG) gas complex on Sunday (June 21) which occurred as workers were restarting operations halted after an Iranian attack in March. #Qatar #RasLaffan #LNG #EnergyNews #BreakingNews #GasExplosion #IndustrialAccident --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
NDTV
· Jun 22, 2026
54 Injured, 18 Missing As Explosion Rocks Qatar's Natural Gas Hub
54 Injured, 18 Missing As Explosion Rocks Qatar's Natural Gas Hub
Arab Times Online
· Jun 22, 2026
Explosion at Qatar Gas Plant Leaves 54 Injured, 18 Missing
DOHA, Jun 22: At least 54 people were injured and 18 others remained missing after an explosion at Qatar’s main liquefied natural gas processing hub in Ras Laffan, authorities said...
TASS
· Jun 22, 2026
13 dead, 66 injured: consequences of explosion at plant in Qatar
According to the ministry, no leaks of hazardous substances occurred
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Related coverage for "Fifty-four injured and 18 missing after explosion at Qatar LNG site, authorities say": Sweden Herald — Several injured in factory explosion in Qatar. Yemen Press Agency — Qatar: 18 missing and 54 injured in Ras Laffan industrial explosion. DawnNews English — 13 Dead, Dozens Injured After 'Technical Accident' at Giant Qatar LNG Site | Dawn News English. NDTV — 54 Injured, 18 Missing As Explosion Rocks Qatar's Natural Gas Hub. Arab Times Online — Explosion at Qatar Gas Plant Leaves 54 Injured, 18 Missing. TASS — 13 dead, 66 injured: consequences of explosion at plant in Qatar