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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 []
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Sweden Herald
· Jun 21, 2026
Several injured in factory explosion in Qatar
Several injured in factory explosion in Qatar
Al-Monitor
· 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.
Emirates 24/7
· 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.
Sputnik
· 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.
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 "Qatar: 18 missing and 54 injured in Ras Laffan industrial explosion": Sweden Herald — Several injured in factory explosion in Qatar. Al-Monitor — Fifty-four injured and 18 missing after explosion at Qatar LNG site, authorities say. Emirates 24/7 — 12 of the 13 people killed in Qatar's Ras Laffan blast are Indians: Embassy. Sputnik — Several People Injured in Explosion at Qatar Factory – Interior Ministry. 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