NEW DELHI – The Indian embassy in Qatar on Monday said 12 Indians were among the 13 killed in an explosion at the Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas (LNG) complex.

The explosion rocked the facility on Sunday, killing 13 and injuring 66 others.

The embassy said it was working in close contact with the Qatari authorities to extend all possible help to the Indian nationals and their families affected by this incident, including ensuring that the mortal remains of the deceased are sent to India at the earliest.

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Reports said the blast took place as workers were restarting operations, which were halted after an Iranian attack at the facility in March.