Beirut reels from huge blast as death toll climbs to at least 135


  • World
  • Tuesday, 04 Aug 2020

Smoke rises in Beirut, Lebanon August 4, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanese rescue teams pulled out bodies and hunted for missing people on Wednesday from the wreckage caused by a massive warehouse explosion that sent a devastating blast wave across Beirut, killing at least 135.

Prime Minister Hassan Diab declared three days of mourning from Thursday as early investigations blamed negligence for the explosion at Beirut port, which has left tens of people missing and injured more than 5,000 others.

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