Injured arrive at Beirut hospital after explosion
(4 Aug 2020) Massive explosions rocked downtown Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings and blowing out windows and doors as a giant mushroom cloud rose above the capital.
Witnesses saw many people injured by flying glass and debris.
Lebanon's national news agency said there were numerous casualties.
Ambulances ferried the injured to hospital.
The Lebanese Red Cross said 30 of its teams were responding to reports of casualties and that the organization was on "high alert."
A public call for blood donations followed swiftly.
Prime Minister Hassan Diab declared that Wednesday would be a day of mourning.
Authorities indicated the blast was accidental.
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Witnesses saw many people injured by flying glass and debris.
Lebanon's national news agency said there were numerous casualties.
Ambulances ferried the injured to hospital.
The Lebanese Red Cross said 30 of its teams were responding to reports of casualties and that the organization was on "high alert."
A public call for blood donations followed swiftly.
Prime Minister Hassan Diab declared that Wednesday would be a day of mourning.
Authorities indicated the blast was accidental.
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