Jordan: Toxic Chlorine Gas Leak In Aqaba Port Leaves 13 Dead, Over 250 Injured

A ship loading mishap has led to the leak of toxic chlorine gas in Jordan’s Aqaba port which has killed over a dozen people and grievously affected over 250 people. Footage of the accident was captured on CCTV. The footage captured the moment the container tank filled with 25 tonnes of chlorine being exported to Djibouti fell while being moved. The accident was followed by bright yellow-coloured gas rising into the air as people ran away. The leaked gas threatened to spread not only across Aqaba's 188,000 people but also the 50,000 who live in neighbouring Eilat, Iaxsrael.