Basra Ammonia Leak Causes 2 Deaths, 114 Injured
Two people have died and 114 others have been injured as a result of an ammonia gas leak at a fertilizer factory in Basra Governorate, southern Iraq. The Ministry of Health stated that the majority of those injured received necessary first aid, while 21 patients are currently receiving treatment in hospitals. The incident occurred inside the South General Fertilizer Company in the Khor Al-Zubair area, and it was found that the leak was caused by an accidental malfunction. Authorities confirmed that safety procedures were lacking, which led to the fatalities and injuries. The governor announced that an extensive investigation has been launched into the incident, which resulted in the death of two workers and the rescue of 10 employees.
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