This is baby George and his doctor Marie Eid. George was born at St. George University Hospital at 7:10pm on August 04, 2020. His mother went into labour just moments before the blast.

This is that moment. A warning, the following video captures the impact of the blast and it is distressing. St George University Hospital is located just a couple of kilometres away from the epicentre of the blast.

George and his family survived and are now resting and recovering. They have praised doctors and nurses like Marie, who stayed calm and helped deliver their baby when all of the equipment had been obliterated.

George and Marie’s story is being aired on @BBCWorld and it is a must watch. I am in awe of the medical staff at St George University Hospital, they are heroes. My thoughts are with them and all who are impacted by this tragedy.

UPDATE: Baby George’s debut on @BBCWorld... thank you so much to the Knaisser family to speaking with us. We all need this light amid the darkness.

For those asking, our brilliant digital team have put together this story. Stay safe everyone https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-middle-east-53671860/beirut-blast-the-mother-in-labour-during-explosion

To all of the brilliant nurses and doctors from St. George University Hospital who have reached out to me over the last 24 hours. Thank you. Thank you for sharing your stories. Thank you for the work you do. I am in total awe and think you’re all heroes.