The explosion took place at the port in Lebanon’s capitol of Beirut.
Dozens are dead, and thousands feared wounded after a gigantic explosion in Beirut, Lebanon.
The explosion happened at the port of Beirut, and left immense damage in its wake.
You can watch videos of the explosion below:
Incredible close in view of the explosion in Beirut today#Lebanon #Beirut pic.twitter.com/5nhD4pZzMj
— CNW (@ConflictsW) August 4, 2020
BREAKING: More than 30 dead, at least 3,000 injured in Beirut explosion, health minister says pic.twitter.com/7CY6jK5YDu
— BNO News (@BNONews) August 4, 2020
BEIRUT EXPLOSIONS:
– At least 30 people dead
– 2,500+ wounded
– Numbers expected to risepic.twitter.com/falb0fTb5G— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) August 4, 2020
A massive explosion in Beirut, Lebanon just took place. This is not a movie scene. It just happened. This is a video of the explosions in 7 different angles. Pray for Lebanon
Check the thread to help
— #BBNaijaLockdown eelive.ng (@eeliveblog) August 4, 2020
The aftermath is truly horrific:
That’s the most shocking video that I ve ever seen in my entire life ! #Beirut #Βηρυτος pic.twitter.com/6Fb83NfTXS
— Μ͓̽ονα͓̽’s ͓̽Λ͓̽ί͓̽ζ͓̽α͓̽s εδώ (@mona_ter) August 4, 2020
Unreal video of Gemmayze. This is heart wrenching. pic.twitter.com/7qIVBu3LTX
— Beirut.com (@BeirutCityGuide) August 4, 2020
EVERYONE STAY INDOORS !!!
After the explosion that occurred , the smokes has spread over the skies of Lebanon , acidic clouds are expected to be formed … acidic rains ( containing nitric acid ) is very dangerous !!! #Lebanon #Beirut #بيروت
pic.twitter.com/3KFfnjnOas— Lebanon My pride !! (@AnaLebnaniyii) August 4, 2020
The death toll is expected to rise, and hospitals in Beirut are making a desperate appeal for blood donations of all blood types.
The explosion also devastated the port of Beirut, the key economic lifeline for the country.
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Beirut.
Spencer Fernando
Photo – Twitter
