Karbala: The Ministry of Health announced on Sunday that 621 cases of suffocation were recorded as a result of a chlorine gas leak in Karbala. The incident has raised concerns among local residents and officials about the safety measures in place to prevent such occurrences.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Ministry stated in a statement that 621 cases of suffocation were recorded following the chlorine gas leak. The incident prompted an immediate response from medical teams to address the health impacts on those affected.

The Ministry further explained that all individuals who experienced suffocation received the necessary treatment and have since been discharged from hospitals in good health. The swift medical response ensured that there were no long-term health impacts reported among the affected individuals.