The death toll from the powerful explosions in Lebanon’s capital Beirut has grown to 100 and could increase even more, the head of the Lebanese Red Cross has warned.
Lebanese Red Cross Secretary General Georges Kettaneh was quoted by local media as saying that at least 100 people were killed. He warned that the number of casualties could rise further as more victims remain under the rubble. Kettaneh also said that the number of wounded has surpassed 4,000.
A series of extremely powerful blasts rocked Beirut on Tuesday. The shockwaves created a scene of warzone-like devastation across several blocks around the port area.
It was not immediately clear what caused the explosions. Prime Minister Hassan Diab later said that around 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate stored in a warehouse had detonated.
The rescue operation is underway with first responders clearing the rubble as the authorities assess the damage done to the city.
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