Toxic gas accident leaves at least 13 dead, 250 injured in Jordan

In Jordan, at least 13 people died, and more than 250 were injured as a result of a toxic gas leak in the port of Aqaba on Monday (27).

A security camera recorded the moment a cable lifting a 25-ton tank broke, overturning a container. The explosion formed a large yellow cloud.

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This gas has a high chlorine concentration, making it harmful to humans. According to Civil Defense, specialized teams dealt with the leak.

Source: Jornal da Globo

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