Qatar’s Foreign Ministry addressed reports of a loud blast heard in the country, saying it was caused by an internal explosion at a factory in Ras Laffan. The ministry said there were no reports of casualties.
Officials also said there were no reports of any leaks of materials. The statement was issued after the strong explosion prompted public attention and concern.
Ras Laffan is a major industrial area in Qatar, and the ministry’s account was intended to clarify that the incident was contained within the plant. No further details were provided about the cause of the explosion or whether operations at the site were affected.
