This was reported by the Jordanian agency Petra, citing a statement by the representative of the Judicial Council of the Kingdom of Walid Kanakriyu.

According to him, the cases of ten accused were sent to the court of first instance in Aqaba after a decision was made on their detention.

It is specified that the detainees were charged with the death of 13 people, causing damage to property and negligence.

On June 27, a gas leak in the Jordanian port of Aqaba killed 13 people and injured more than 260.