We spoke to a WITNESS to the STRONG EXPLOSION IN BEIRUT, LEBANON

A large explosion in the port of Beirut on Tuesday injured "a large number" of people and caused extensive damage to buildings in the Lebanese capital, the health minister told LBC. The fire originated in an explosives warehouse near the wheat silos in Beirut port, according to local media, although the causes of the accident are not known at this time. The deflagration has generated a huge shock wave that could be felt throughout the city and a large column of red smoke flying over the capital. The windows of dozens of buildings and shops have been shattered and have even caused tremors in some buildings, according to several witnesses. The first images from the local media show several people trapped under the rubble, some covered in blood. Translated with www.DeepL.com/… (free version)

• 2020-08-05T16:19:33+00:00
• Duration: 07:31

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