Karbala: A gas leak in the underground tank at Al-Ghadiriyah fuel station resulted in an explosion that claimed the life of a worker at the station.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, a source in the Civil Defense Directorate confirmed that the incident was caused by a gas leak leading to an explosion in the underground tank at Al-Ghadiriyah fuel station. The explosion tragically resulted in the death of one of the station's workers.

The investigation into the exact cause of the gas leak and subsequent explosion is ongoing. Authorities are working to ensure the safety of other workers and the surrounding area to prevent similar incidents in the future.