Beirut explosion: Death toll crosses 100, over 4000 injured, says Lebanon Red Cross

Lebanese Red Cross said that at least 100 people have lost ir lives and more than 4000 have left injured in massive explosion shook Beirut on August 4. George Kettaneh, he of Red Cross, ded that death toll could furr rise and organisation was coordinating with government to man de bodies since hospitals are overwhelmed.

explosion rocked Leban’s capital and brought city to a standstill for a moment, severely damaging buildings and establishments. Video foots shared on social media showed a huge ball of fire rising from ground with orange-coloured clouds over port. Windows shattered and ceilings collapsed due to shock waves of blast.

According to media reports, hospitals, alrey struggling to combat coronavirus crisis, were overwhelmed by victims of blast. Injured people lined up outside hospitals and many waited all night for news on those who h gone missing or were wounded due to explosion. 

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Leban PM called for immediate probe

Leban's Prime Minister Hassan Diab said in a statement that 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate, a highly explosive material used in agricultural fertilizers and bombs, h been stored for years in a Beirut portside warehouse without safety measures. He called for an investigation into disastrous incident, with results released within five days.

"What happened today will t pass without accountability. Those responsible for this catastrophe will pay price," he said.

Prime Minister's hequarters and residence of President are among table buildings in capital that suffered massive dams. Leers from around world poured in ir sympathies for victims of blast while extending support to Lebanese government. country was alrey going through a severe ecomic crisis that triggered nationwide protests for major reforms and explosion has compounded problems for government.

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(With AP inputs | Im: AP)