Health Minister Ibrahim Al-Badour said Friday evening that the death toll from the Karak incident had reached seven, while 40 people had sought treatment at government and military hospitals.
Speaking at a press conference in Karak Governorate, Al-Badour said two of the deaths were recorded at Karak Government Hospital and five at the military hospital.
He said 14 people sought treatment at Karak Government Hospital, while 26 were treated at Prince Ali Military Hospital. Three patients were transferred to the Italian Hospital, where they remain under treatment.
Al-Badour said two patients are currently in critical condition and receiving treatment at the military hospital, while the remaining patients are also receiving medical care and are in stable condition overall.
He added that Prince Ali Military Hospital received nine transferred cases, while Karak Government Hospital received three transferred cases.
Al-Badour said surgical teams were dispatched immediately after news of the incident was received. Teams from the Royal Medical Services and the Ministry of Health are working together and operating at full capacity to treat those injured.
Al-Badour prayed for the souls of the martyrs and wished all those injured a speedy recovery.
