Huge explosion rocks Beirut, with dozens dead and thousands hurt

A massive explosion in a warehouse at the port in Lebanon's capital, Beirut, on Tuesday has killed at least 78 people and injured nearly 4,000. The number of deaths is expected to rise.
Photo: ANWAR AMRO/AFP / AFP
Photo: ANWAR AMRO/AFP / AFP
BY DANA KHRAICHE, BLOOMBERG

A massive explosion at Lebanon's main port rocked Beirut, overwhelming hospitals dealing with the injured and dying. The blast was so large it blew out windows across the capital and was even heard from Cyprus.

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