At least 13 dead in massive chlorine release in Jordan

Jordan explosion

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Tanker of gas fell during loading at the port of Aqaba, injuring hundreds

At least 13 people have been killed, and over 250 more hospitalised after a tanker full of liquefied chlorine gas dropped from a crane during loading at the port of Aqaba in Jordan. The incident occurred in the afternoon of 27 June.