Jordan vows inquiry into deadly gas release at Red Sea port

AQABA, Jordan (AP) — Jordan has promised an investigation into the deadly explosion of a chlorine tank at the Red Sea port of Aqaba, which killed at least 13 people. A crane loading chlorine tanks onto a ship on Monday dropped one of them, releasing a large plume of toxic yellow smoke. Along with those killed, authorities said some 250 were sickened. King Abdullah II “stressed the need to provide transparent explanations to the public after investigations conclude, as well as identifying shortcomings and holding those responsible to account by law.” Officials say five of the dead were foreigners. Among the injured were Chinese and Vietnamese nationals.