Video: Toxic gas leak at laboratory in Oman safely contained; no injuries reported

Authorities in the Sultanate of Oman reported on Sunday a leak of a toxic and harmful gas at a company's laboratory in the city of Sohar, assuring the public that the incident did not result in any injuries.

Teams specialised in dealing with hazardous materials swiftly responded to the incident and was able to contain the substance safely, the Gulf country's Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority said on X.

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Sohar is the capital and largest city of Oman's northern Al Batinah North Governorate.

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The leaked substance was identified as sulfur dioxide gas (SO₂), which is known to be hazardous, posing risks to both human health and the environment—particularly when individuals are exposed to it in high concentrations or for prolonged durations.

In a video shared by the authority, two men in red protective gear are seen entering the facility to handle the gas leak. Afterwards, they are sprayed with disinfectant to ensure their safety. Watch the footage here:

In April, a gas explosion took place in a commercial building in the Omani city of Qurayyat. The blast also had an impact in a neighbouring building. The incident resulted in a number of injuries, ranging from moderate to minor.

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