BEIRUT has been rocked by a mammoth explosion with thick smoke rising from the Lebanese capital, say witnesses and local media. Buildings near the port have reportedly been damaged in the blast. Th…
BEIRUT has been rocked by a mammoth explosion with thick smoke rising from the Lebanese capital, say witnesses and local media.Smoke could be seen rising above the cityA mushroom-shaped cloud suddenly appeared near the portThe massive explosion wounded a number people and caused widespread damage, reported the Associated Press.
The afternoon blast shook several parts of the capital and thick smoke billowed from the city centre.The explosion appeared to emanate from around Beirut's port.An AP photographer near Beirut's port saw people lying wounded on the ground and widespread destruction in central Beirut. Some local TV stations reported the blast was at Beirut's port inside an area where firecrackers were stored.
Video of the explosion has been shared on social media, with one eyewitness describing it as "terrifying".is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Download our fantastic, new and improved free App for the best ever Sun Online experience. For iPhone click
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