Amman, Jordan—A lethal gas leak killed three residents in an apartment building today, sparking an immediate investigation into the complex’s piping infrastructure. Neighbors reported hearing a dull thud followed by the smell of gas filling the stairwell early this morning. Fire crews arrived to find the occupants unresponsive inside a third-floor unit.

Emergency personnel performed an emergency ventilation of the building to prevent further build-up of the leaking gas. The three victims were declared dead at the scene by arriving paramedics. The rest of the building was evacuated as a precautionary measure while the leak was plugged at the source.

Al-Ghad reported that the leak was caused by a faulty connection in the central heating system. The gas had been accumulating in the enclosed unit for several hours before the tragedy occurred. Building management is currently being questioned regarding the maintenance history of the property.

Fire department officials noted that the apartment lacked proper carbon monoxide or gas detection alarms. The lack of these safety features contributed to the victims being unaware of the deadly buildup until it was too late. This incident is being treated as a major breach of local building codes.

The neighborhood surrounding the apartment block remained quiet as authorities worked to secure the area. Forensic experts are currently documenting the state of the internal gas piping. Tenants are waiting in the street to learn when they will be allowed to return to their homes.

Housing officials are now pushing for a city-wide review of older residential structures to identify similar vulnerabilities. The incident has caused significant public concern regarding the safety of domestic gas systems in the capital. Investigations into whether negligence played a role in the maintenance failure are underway.

The bodies of the victims have been moved to the medical examiner’s office for autopsy. Police remain stationed at the building entrance to prevent unauthorized access. The investigation will continue through the night as technical teams assess the safety of the remaining units.