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Ammon News - Prime Minister Bishr Khasawneh Wednesday said that the factfinding team on the Aqaba port gas leak incident had reached advanced stages of the investigation, and its results would be "transparently and objectively" shared with the public prosecution.

During A Cabinet meeting, Khasaeneh expressed condolences to the families of the Aqaba port victims and wished a speedy recovery for the injured.

The Premier said that the factfinding team that was assigned the investigation of the incident has been working "around the clock to reach full results about the incident."

He praised the efforts of state institutions, including the Civil Defence Department (CDD), Jordanian Royal Medical Services (JRMS), the Ministry of Health (MoH) and all parties that were involved in containing the gas leak.

He noted that all efforts came with vigorous follow-up, direct supervision and continuous guidance from His Majesty King Abdullah II and HRH Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, the Crown Prince.

He added that the immediate response and coordination between all parties involved contributed to bringing normalcy back to the coastal city within less than ten hours after the incident was reported.

Tin Prime Minister praised the significant role of the media in transmitting factual information and staying away from rumours. He also praised the awareness of residents in Aqaba who responded to the instructions of the competent authorities to remain in their homes to avoid inhaling the gas.