Qatar gas plant blast kills 13, injures dozens (opens original article in a new tab)

A blast at Qatar's Ras Laffan gas hub killed 13 people and injured 66, with authorities stating it was an accident and not sabotage or hostile in nature. The explosion occurred at a gas supply facility and had no environmental impact, with the fire brought under control.

• A blast at Qatar's Ras Laffan gas hub killed 13 people and injured 66
• Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi stated the explosion was an accident, not sabotage or hostile
• The explosion occurred at a unit supplying gas to local firms and had no environmental impact
• QatarEnergy reported the fire was brought under control after emergency response teams were deployed