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Fifty-four injured and 18 missing after explosion at Qatar LNG site, authorities say

An explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City LNG facility has left 54 injured and 18 missing, authorities confirm.

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The brief

An explosion at a natural gas export terminal in Qatar has resulted in 54 injuries and 18 missing persons, according to official statements. Coverage from Reuters, NBC News, and Al Jazeera reports on the casualty figures and the location at Ras Laffan Industrial City.

The Ministry of Interior has launched a search operation for those missing, as noted by The Peninsula Qatar and Kare11.com. Bloomberg identifies a domestic gas plant malfunction as the trigger for the blast, though other sources do not specify a cause.

Further updates are awaited regarding the condition of the injured and the status of the search.

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Quick answers

What is the current casualty count?

Authorities state that 54 people are injured and 18 others are missing.

Where did the explosion take place?

The incident occurred at the Ras Laffan Industrial City, a major LNG site in Qatar.

What caused the explosion?

Coverage from Bloomberg suggests a domestic gas plant malfunction ignited the blast, while other sources have not yet specified the cause.

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Topics

Qatar Ras Laffan Industrial City LNG explosion Ministry of Interior

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