Blasts at Lebanon's Beirut: A massive explosion in Beirut, 73 deaths so far, over 3700 injured

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More than 73 people were killed and close to four thousand people were injured in the worst bomb blast of recent years in the Lebanese capital of Beirut. This information was given by the Health Minister there. It is feared that the death toll may be in the hundreds. A large number of people are still buried under debris. The local Red Cross officer has feared the deaths of hundreds. Israel has denied having its hand in the blast.

The explosion was so fast that the glass in the far-flung buildings broke and the balconies of the surrounding buildings collapsed. The sound of the blast was heard from several miles away. People understood that an earthquake had occurred and they started running wildly. But when the situation was reported, people ran towards the blast site in search of their loved ones. Shortly there was a crowd of thousands around the scene. In such a situation, the ambulance faced difficulty in reaching the injured and transporting the injured to the hospital from there.

The area where the explosion took place is near the port and the companies have warehouses there. Sources have also predicted an explosion in a chemical warehouse. The investigation has started. Local people are putting footage of the situation after the explosion on social media. Many of the injured have a heartbreaking condition.

Helpline numbers issued by India

People have been appealed to maintain peace after the blast in Beirut. At the same time, the Indian Embassy has issued a helpline number for those stranded in Beirut. The Indian Embassy has been asked to maintain all restraint regarding the blasts in Beirut. Also, if any Indian needs help, they can contact the embassy helpline number 01741270, 01735922, 01738478.