News

Beirut Blast Killed More Than 100, Says Lebanese Red Cross

Beirut Blast Killed More Than 100, Says Lebanese Red Cross

 

 

A huge blast at Beirut port that devastated entire neighbourhoods of the city has killed more than 100 people and injured over 4,000, the Lebanese Red Cross said Wednesday.

“Until now over 4,000 people have been injured and over 100 have lost their lives. Our teams are still conducting search and rescue operations in the surrounding areas,” a statement said.

 

A picture shows the scene of an explosion in Beirut on August 4, 2020. Anwar AMRO / AFP

 

AFP

Angela Davies

Recent Posts

NDLEA Seizes 115,244kg Illicit Drugs In Three Months

NDLEA has seized 115,244kg illicit drugs in three months.   Glamtush reports that the National…

5 hours ago

Biden Honours Top US Democrats At Medal Ceremony

US President Joe Biden took pointed digs at election rival Donald Trump Friday as he…

6 hours ago

PHOTO: Lady Dies After Friends Allegedly Pushed Her Into Pot Of Boiling Pepper

A Nigerian lady has died after friends allegedly pushed her into pot of boiling pepper and…

6 hours ago

Week 44 Pool Result 2024 For Saturday 4 May – UK 2023/2024

Week 44 Pool Result 2024 for Saturday 4 May UK 2023/2024 can be accessed below.…

7 hours ago

Sacked EKEDC MD, Tinuade Sanda Embroiled In Fake Certificate Scandal

Sacked EKEDC MD, Tinuade Sanda has been embroiled in a fake certificate scandal.   Glamtush…

7 hours ago

Ijaw Elders Forum Condemns Tompolo’s Insatiable Lust For Money, Control

The All-Ijaw Elders Forum has condemned, in strong terms, the self-serving and relentless pursuit of…

7 hours ago