AMMAN— Jordanians followed with anxiety and shock the
incident at the Aqaba Port on Monday, when a tank containing liquefied chlorine
ruptured when a steel cable being used to load it broke. Thirteen were killed
and 300 injured, according to official statements.
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Prime Minister Bisher
Al-Khasawneh flew to Aqaba and inspected the site after specialized personnel
from the Civil Defense Department contained the leak and cleared the toxic
materials.
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A special investigation into the incident is underway and the
government on Tuesday assured residents that life has returned to normal.
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