Qatar gas complex explosion leaves at least 13 people dead (opens original article in a new tab)

An explosion at Qatar's main gas processing facility killed at least 13 and injured 66 others, with authorities attributing it to a technical accident.

• An explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial complex killed at least 13 people and injured 66 others.
• The blast occurred at the Barazan gas supply facility two days after production restarted following maintenance.
• Qatar's energy minister described the incident as a 'technical malfunction' and not a 'hostile' action.