The Lebanese capital, Beirut, exploded on Tuesday evening. A ship standing near the shore exploded, filled with firecrackers. The explosion was so severe that the houses within 10 km radius were damaged. The cars jumped to three floors with the blast. Buildings collapsed in an instant.

The Health Minister said that 30 people were killed in the attack while more than 3000 people were injured. Homes up to 10 km have been damaged in the blast. Rania Masri, a Beirut resident who lives several kilometres from the scene, said, "The explosion was so strong that the windows of the house were broken." I thought it was an earthquake. "

Port had a large amount of ammonium nitrate: interior minister


The interior minister told local media about the incident that the port contained a large amount of ammonium nitrate. The Lebanese custom should have asked what the ammonium nitrate was doing at the port in such a large quantity? On the other hand, Lebanese broadcaster Mayaden quoted the Director of Customs as saying that about one ton of nitrate has exploded.

Health minister suspected of flying ship with rocket strike or explosive


Earlier, the Lebanese health minister told the media that the sound of the blast has been heard throughout the country. The kind of explosion, we suspect of flying the ship with rocket strike or explosive. This may have been done intentionally, or the reason maybe something else.

The Indian Embassy of Lebanon issued a helpline number for help.


At the same time, Lebanese state news agency NNA said that it was not clear how the blast occurred and what kind of explosives were kept in the warehouse.

According to the Daily Mail, more than 500 injured have been admitted to Hotel DU Hospital in Beirut. Prime Minister Hasan Diab has declared a day of mourning on Wednesday. At the same time, President Michel Aun has called a meeting of the Defense Council immediately.

Feel tremors in Cyprus too


According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC), the explosion on Tuesday was also felt in neighbouring Cyprus, 240 kilometres from Lebanon. Cyprus Foreign Minister Nicos Christodoulides also tweeted - They are talking to assist the Lebanese government.

A large number of people injured


Local news channel LBC quoted the Health Minister as saying that a large number of people were injured. Much damage has been done. Smoke spread to many parts of the city after the viral video exploded on social media. People living nearby said that the blast broke the windows and the roof of a house also fell.

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