Bahrain announces one killed, two injured by falling debris from intercepted missile


MANAMA: The Bahrain Ministry of Interior announced that one person was killed and two others were injured as a result of falling debris from a missile that had been intercepted, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported.

In a statement issued early Monday (March 2), the ministry said a fire broke out aboard a foreign vessel undergoing maintenance in Salman Industrial City after debris from an intercepted missile fell on it, resulting in the death of an Asian worker and serious injuries to two others. It added that the fire was brought under control and extinguished.

Earlier, the General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force confirmed that its air defence missile systems had repelled Iranian attacks, stating that a total of 61 missiles and 34 drones were successfully destroyed and intercepted. - Bernama-QNA

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Bahrain , Killed , Injured , Missile , Drones

Next In Nation

MACC proposes Strata Act amendments to boost oversight of condo finances, procurement
Former military personnel to be wardens at all 58 MRSMs starting next year
Local authorities should be more proactive in maintaining public facilities, says Hannah Yeoh
Opposition assemblymen wear matching outfits at Selangor sitting despite political split
Consider state-owned universities, Sarawak minister tells STPM graduates
Undocumented teen jailed 14 years, whipped for robbing woman
Ahmad Man delays joining Wawasan due to anti-hopping law
Former Bersatu assemblyman Zainol Fadzi joins Wawasan
Negri polls: Caretaker MB Aminuddin to contest BN-stronghold in Linggi?
Four more arrested in Pahang in fake medical certificate syndicate probe

Others Also Read