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Civil Defense Controls Gas Leak at Southern Fertilizer Company in Basra

Civil Defense Controls Gas Leak at Southern Fertilizer Company in Basra
Civil Defense Controls Gas Leak at Southern Fertilizer Company in Basra

dijlahpoint - Civil Defense forces and CBRN hazardous materials response teams successfully contained an ammonia gas leak at the Southern Fertilizer State Company facility in Khor Al-Zubair, Basra province.

Emergency units rescued ten trapped workers and recovered two fatalities, while transferring dozens affected by gas inhalation to medical centers. Initial technical inspections indicated the incident resulted from an accidental equipment leak, with authorities completing comprehensive site containment measures.

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