Khaberni - The Governor of Aqaba, Ayman Al-Awaisha, announced an increase in the number of people injured in a sulfuric acid vapor leak incident inside one of the factories in Aqaba Governorate to 43 injuries, confirming that all are under medical control.
Al-Awaisha explained that six of the injured are in moderate to good health and will be admitted for medical observation for 24 hours according to the approved treatment protocol, noting that the rest of the injuries are well and were dealt with either on site or in hospitals.
Earlier, the public security directorate spokesperson stated that the civil defense teams in Aqaba, with support from the Aqaba Support Group, dealt with a sulfuric acid vapor leak from one of the factories, resulting in the formation of a 400 square meter chemical cloud and the spread of vapors around the site.
He noted that the incident initially resulted in 33 people suffering from breathing difficulties, who were transported to hospitals, while two cases were admitted to intensive care, before the relevant authorities later announced an increase to 43 injuries.
According to the Public Security Directorate, the technical team of the factory responded promptly to the leak and began implementing containment procedures, while hazardous materials teams from the Civil Defense took all operational and technical measures according to approved protocols, using the latest devices and technologies recently introduced into service.
Specialized ambulance teams also started providing first aid to the injured at the site, and then transported them to the nearest hospitals for necessary care.
The spokesperson confirmed that the relevant authorities have opened a joint investigation with other concerned entities to determine the causes of the leak, while the technical measurements by the hazardous materials team showed that the gas levels in the atmosphere are within normal ranges.
It is worth mentioning that the relevant authorities in Aqaba Governorate, in coordination with the security forces and the civil defense, continued their work to contain the effects of the leak and ensure the safety of residents and workers in the vicinity of the incident, amid official reassurances of no current health dangers.
