Basra Ammonia Leak: Two Dead, 114 Injured
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Basra Ammonia Leak: Two Dead, 114 Injured

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Sep 14, 2026 1 min read

The Ministry of Health announced Monday the final toll from the ammonia gas leak incident in Basra. The ministry reported that the event, which took place at a local factory, caused two deaths and injured 114 people, most with minor conditions. All affected individuals, it confirmed, received immediate medical attention. Furthermore, 21 cases remain hospitalized: 12 at Al-Zubair Hospital, 2 at Al-Siyab Hospital, and 7 at the Kuwaiti Hospital. The ministry added that all conditions are stable, except for one case.

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