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

Jun, 28, 2022 Posted by Gabriel Malheiros

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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.

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

To read the full original article, please go to: https://g1.globo.com/jornal-da-globo/noticia/2022/06/28/video-acidente-com-gas-toxico-na-jordania-deixa-ao-menos-12-mortos-e-mais-de-200-feridos.ghtml

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