An explosion at a factory in Ras Laffan, Qatar, on Monday injured 54 people and left 18 unaccounted for, according to the country’s interior ministry. The incident occurred at a gas plant facility within the industrial city. Authorities have launched a search operation to locate the missing individuals. Initial reports indicate the explosion was the result of a “technical incident,” though the specific cause remains under investigation. The ministry released the information via a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. Further details regarding the extent of the damage and the nature of the technical failure have not yet been released. The search continues as officials assess the situation and work to determine the fate of those missing.