Deadly Explosions Ravage Beirut, Death Toll Surges

Grim Aftermath

The situation in Beirut remains chaotic the morning after a series of devastating explosions rocked the Lebanese capital. As of Wednesday evening, the death toll had climbed to 137, with more than 5,000 people injured, according to Lebanese state news.

Attack on Hezbollah Supporters

In a separate incident, six people were shot dead in Beirut in an attack on supporters of Hezbollah and an allied Lebanese party who were gathered to protest the investigation into the blast.

Massive Destruction

The explosions in the port area of Beirut caused widespread damage and destruction. The latest reports indicate that over 70 people have died and 3,700 have been injured.

Ongoing Investigation

The cause of the explosions is still under investigation, but it is believed that they may have been caused by a large amount of ammonium nitrate stored at the port.