5 cases of asphyxiation due to ammonia gas leak at the Aqaba port in Jordan and the precautionary evacuation of the port.

Jordanian media reported today, Monday, that five cases of asphyxiation were registered due to an ammonia gas leak at the Port of Aqaba, while relevant authorities rushed to take precautionary measures to deal with the incident and ensure the safety of workers and those present at the site. Reports mentioned that the ammonia gas leak led to the precautionary evacuation of the Port of Aqaba, coinciding with the mobilization of emergency teams and involved authorities to control the source of the leak and prevent the incident from spreading further. It was added that the incident resulted in five cases of asphyxiation due to inhaling the leaked gas, noting that necessary measures were taken to deal with the affected cases and provide the required care. Media confirmed that specialized teams managed to control the ammonia gas leak at the port after taking the necessary actions to contain the incident. The evacuation of the port comes as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of workers and citizens until it is confirmed that the risks from the leak have been eliminated and conditions return to normal. Additional details about the causes of the leak or the extent of the resulting damage have not yet been clarified, while relevant authorities continue to monitor the repercussions of the incident and take the necessary preventive measures.