Two massive explosions in Beirut killed at least 10 people, wounded hundreds and caused extensive damage across the Lebanese capital.
The blasts took place at the city’s port area and were so large the explosions were felt in Cyprus 200 kilometers away.
Videos showed an initial blast and fire, followed by a massive explosion and shockwave spreading through the city’s buildings.
People could be heard screaming and running for cover in restaurants and from balconies.
Buildings across the city were damaged, with windows blown out and ceilings collapsed.
Lebanon’s health minister Hamad Hasan said the explosion caused a “very high number of injuries.”
In the visuals doing rounds in the social media, a primary blast and a subsequent massive blow out is recorded. After the first explosion visual of cracker-like poppings are also seen.
Reports also hint of the presence of a cracker godown adjacent to the port. The enormous shockwave was even felt in Lebanon’s neighbouring country Cyprus.
Thick plumes of smoke rise in the distance after a massive explosion rocks the port of Beirut in Lebanon.
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