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BREAKING: A large explosion struck Beirut, Lebanon, shattering windows. The cause is unknown but security forces say it happened in a port warehouse area.
Several people are reported wounded, casualties are unknown.
Several people are reported wounded, casualties are unknown.
A massive explosion in Beirut's port area caused a "very high number of injuries," says Lebanon's health minister.
What we know:
Shattered high-rise windows, collapsed balconies; Hamra shopfronts destroyed
Unconfirmed reports of a 2nd blast
Casualties are unknown
What we know:
Shattered high-rise windows, collapsed balconies; Hamra shopfronts destroyed Unconfirmed reports of a 2nd blast Casualties are unknown
UPDATE: At least 10 people were killed by an explosion in Beirut, security officials told @Reuters.
The cause and total casualties are unknown
"Dozens" wounded, say officials
Witnesses report people hit by flying glass, debris
Explosion heard 150 miles away in Cyprus
The cause and total casualties are unknown "Dozens" wounded, say officials Witnesses report people hit by flying glass, debris Explosion heard 150 miles away in Cyprus
Hundreds of people are being treated for injuries after a massive explosion in Beirut, says Lebanon's Red Cross.
Many others are trapped in the blast area, it says.
Exact casualties, injuries unknown
At least 10 people died, reports @Reuters
The cause is still unknown
Many others are trapped in the blast area, it says.
Exact casualties, injuries unknown At least 10 people died, reports @Reuters The cause is still unknown
Senior security officials say the explosion in Beirut may be linked to "highly explosive" confiscated materials being stored in a warehouse.
The PM declared Wednesday a day of mourning, and hospitals are seeking blood donations.
At least 10 people are reported dead.
The PM declared Wednesday a day of mourning, and hospitals are seeking blood donations.
At least 10 people are reported dead.
UPDATE: The explosion in #Beirut killed at least 25 people and wounded over 2,500, says Lebanon's health minister.
Officials say all hospitals there are full.
Casualties and injuries are expected to rise, with many believed buried under the rubble.
Officials say all hospitals there are full.
Casualties and injuries are expected to rise, with many believed buried under the rubble.
The #Beirut explosion littered streets with broken glass and debris. Witnesses near the port say devastation is worse than the civil war:
"I've experienced everything, but nothing like this."
Hospitals are full, some struggling to keep power on amid Lebanon's economic crisis.
"I've experienced everything, but nothing like this."
Hospitals are full, some struggling to keep power on amid Lebanon's economic crisis.
UPDATE: Lebanon's health ministry says the death toll from the #Beirut explosion has risen to at least 50.
Over 2,750 other people are injured. Victims are still being located and taken away from the blast site. A soldier at the port said: "It's a catastrophe inside."
Over 2,750 other people are injured. Victims are still being located and taken away from the blast site. A soldier at the port said: "It's a catastrophe inside."
Several hospitals in #Beirut were damaged by the explosion. Some are asking for generators to keep power on as they evacuate patients.
"This is a catastrophe," said a doctor.
Lebanon is already dealing with a major economic crisis and power cuts; the govt is appealing for aid.
"This is a catastrophe," said a doctor.
Lebanon is already dealing with a major economic crisis and power cuts; the govt is appealing for aid.
