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3 Expats Die in Water Tank Blast During Cleaning Operation

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04/08/2025

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04/08/2025

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 4: Three expatriate workers lost their lives on Sunday following a tragic explosion of a water tank in the Mina Abdullah area. According to a security source, preliminary investigations suggest that the workers were cleaning the tank using chemical substances when a chemical reaction—likely triggered by high temperatures—led to the fatal explosion.


Emergency police and ambulance teams responded promptly to the scene, and a forensic investigation team was dispatched to examine the site and prepare a detailed incident report. Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the exact cause of the explosion and whether any safety violations contributed to the incident