Qatari authorities have confirmed that 54 individuals were injured and 18 remain missing following an explosion at a factory in the Ras Laffan industrial area. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
The Ministry of Interior announced on Monday that the number of casualties had risen to 54 injured. The Qatari International Search and Rescue Group, affiliated with the Internal Security Force "Lekhwiya," is collaborating with Civil Defense teams in an intensive effort to locate the 18 individuals whose whereabouts are still unknown.
Earlier, the Ministry of Interior had reported an internal explosion at a factory in the Ras Laffan Industrial City, attributing the incident to a technical malfunction during operational processes. The ministry stated that the accident resulted in several injuries but emphasized that there were no leaks or additional risks to the safety of workers or residents in the area.
Relevant authorities are continuing to manage the aftermath of the incident, implementing necessary measures to secure the site, and pursuing search and rescue efforts to find the missing persons and determine the exact circumstances of the explosion.
Ras Laffan Industrial City is recognized as one of Qatar's largest industrial zones, hosting critical facilities associated with the gas and energy sectors. Further details regarding the identities of the injured and missing, as well as the extent of the damage caused by the explosion, have not yet been released.
