The minister of health in Lebanon Hassan Hamad on Tuesday said that explosions, which hit the Lebanese capital's port, killed 25 people and injured more than 2,500 persons.
Lebanese users have just tweeted that the explosions heard in Beirut moments ago, were taking place in the area within which the residence of former Prime Minister Saad El-Hairi is located.
https://twitter.com/ianbremmer/status/1290682711187881985
The explosion comes just two days before the international tribunal investigating the killing of former Prime Minister Ragik El-Hariri, in 2005, is set to announce its decision.
The huge explosion was caused by a large blaze that erupted at a warehouse in Beirut Port, which contained firecrackers, according to primary information.
https://twitter.com/ZaidBenjamin5/status/1290677080145817601
Many building facades and cars were damaged. The explosion left several people injured.
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