Abu Dhabi Explosion: Injured are Receiving Necessary Medical Care

Publish date: Tuesday، 24 May 2022

The Department of Health Abu Dhabi confirmed that the injured people in the gas explosion that occurred in Abu Dhabi on Monday are receiving necessary medical care.

Hospitals are carrying out the necessary procedures to ensure the patient's safety and wellbeing.

The authority is coordinating with the relevant embassies and the patients' families to facilitate their visits after their medical treatment.

A restaurant in Abu Dhabi had caught fire following a gas cylinder explosion resulting in two deaths and 120 injuries officials confirmed on Monday night.

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Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence stated according to the restaurant in Al Khalidiya, 64 people received minor injuries while 56 others had moderate injuries.

Emergency response teams in the capital had brought under control a fire that erupted after a gas cylinder exploded at the restaurant.

All injured received necessary medical care
DoH has been in direct coordination with @ADPoliceHQ & Abu Dhabi Civil Defense Authority & confirms that all injured cases that have resulted from the gas cylinder explosion incident in a restaurant at Al Khalidiya area in #AbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/L5DjRWPqz9
— دائرة الصحة - أبوظبي (@DoHSocial) May 24, 2022

The restaurant is located in a five-storey building behind Khalidiyah Mall which has been evacuated.

Four residential buildings in the area were evacuated since the fire was reported. Residents are being provided temporary accommodation as authorities work to ensure that the structures are safe for habitation.

Abu Dhabi Explosion: Injured are Receiving Necessary Medical Care

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