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Thirteen dead, dozens injured, after blast inside Qatar's Ras Laffan complex

A blast at a natural gas export terminal in Ras Laffan Industrial City killed at least 13 people. Authorities report 54 injuries and 18 missing persons. Officials identified 12 of the deceased as Indian nationals.

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Casualty figures have been updated to include 13 deaths and 54 injuries.

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  1. Explosion at Qatar LNG Site Kills 13 and Injures 54

    A blast at a natural gas export terminal in Ras Laffan Industrial City killed at least 13 people. Authorities report 54 injuries and 18 missing persons. Officials identified 12 of the deceased as Indian nationals.

    What's confirmed:

    • An explosion occurred at a Qatar LNG site in Ras Laffan Industrial City.
    • At least 13 people were killed in the blast.
    • Fifty-four people were injured.
    • Eighteen people are missing.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The blast occurred during a restart of the site.
    • The explosion was caused by a technical accident.
    • 12 Indians were among the 13 killed.
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