A massive explosion has rocked the Lebanese capital of Beruit.
Video from the scene shows a fire followed by a massive shock wave and explosion, causing widespread destruction.
Beirut Port explosion: all available Lebanese Red Cross ambulances from North Lebanon, Bekaa and South Lebanon are being dispatched to Beirut to support with rescue and evacuation of patients.
— Lebanese Red Cross (@RedCrossLebanon) August 4, 2020
Thousands are feared dead or injured, while area hospitals are reported to be overwhelmed trying to treat the wounded.
The cause of the massive explosion is not yet known, but is reportedly in an area of the city where highly-explosive materials are housed.
🇱🇧 This was the biggest explosion in Lebanese history. (And Lebanon has witnessed hundreds of huge explosions!)
@LamiaMoubayed and I miraculously emerged unscathed as we were going down the stairs to reach the underground parking lot at USJ on rue Huvelin, pretty close🙏 pic.twitter.com/el9QW3SJWg
— Karim Emile Bitar (@karimbitar) August 4, 2020
