Massive explosion shakes Lebanon’s capital Beirut (Videos)

A massive explosion erupted in Lebanon’s capital, Beirut on Tuesday, August 4th.

The explosion which occurred in the afternoon shook several parts of the capital with Local Red Cross reporting hundreds injured and widespread damage.

Local TV stations reported the blast was at Beirut’s port inside an area where firecrackers were stored, while an Associated Press photographer near Beirut’s port said he witnessed people wounded on the ground and widespread destruction in central Beirut.

Watch videos below,

Incredible close in view of the explosion in Beirut today#Lebanon #Beirut https://t.co/5nhD4pZzMj

— CNW (@ConflictsW) August 4, 2020

https://twitter.com/Martial_15/status/1290737182345441287?s=20

https://twitter.com/berkanyrm_1/status/1290725476227481603?s=20

Guys ,the next time you see an explosion, stop recording and lie down. There is a second shockwave that hits about 2 seconds later that flips cars breaks windows and throws you away. Let's pray for Beirut and Lebanon all in all pic.twitter.com/seqiY5pSMY

— Jayden, go home, you're drunk. (@mkufuuu) August 4, 2020