International🌐 Available in EnglishSeptember 14, 2026
Ammonia gas leak in Jordan’s Aqaba industrial area injures 11 people
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
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At least 11 people have been injured following an ammonia gas leak in Jordan's Aqaba industrial complex. The southern port was evacuated as a precautionary measure after the incident occurred during maintenance operations.
At least 11 people have been injured in an ammonia gas leak in Jordan’s Aqaba industrial complex, local media reported.
State news channel, Al Mamlaka, reported on Monday that the southern port of Aqaba was evacuated as a precaution following reports of the gas leak.
According to an official, the gas leak, which happened during maintenance work, was contained in the industrial complex.