A gas plant explosion in Qatar on Sunday evening has killed 13 people and injured 66 others, authorities said on Monday, as Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi sought to reassure global markets that the country’s energy exports would continue without disruption.
Speaking to reporters, al-Kaabi announced on Monday that the victims were Indian and Pakistani nationals and said all those injured were receiving medical treatment, with none in life-threatening condition.
“I find myself today having to do something I have always hoped will never happen,” he said, expressing condolences for the victims.
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‘Accident, not sabotage’
Al-Kaabi said preliminary findings indicate the explosion was an accident and not the result of sabotage or any hostile act.
