Large explosion rocks east Beirut

A large explosion has been reported in an eastern district of the Lebanese capital, Beirut.

The blast has sent a plume of black smoke into the air. Its cause is not yet known.

According to a Lebanese TV station, the explosion took place Ashrafieh - a largely Christian part of Beirut.

Earlier on Sunday, at least 40 people were killed as Lebanese troops battled Palestinian Islamist militants in the northern city of Tripoli.


Source : news.bbc.co.uk

0 comments: