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Lebanon blast: Car bombing in Beirut kills eight | |
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A huge car bomb has killed at least eight people and injured 78 in Beirut, Lebanese state media report. | |
The explosion occurred in Sassine Square, a busy part of the mainly Christian district of Ashrafiya in the centre of the capital. | |
Ambulances have been seen rushing to square. Witnesses say the blast was heard several kilometres away. | |
The intended target is unclear. Tensions in Lebanon have been rising as a result of the conflict in Syria. | The intended target is unclear. Tensions in Lebanon have been rising as a result of the conflict in Syria. |
Friday's attack is the first major car bomb attack in Beirut for four years. | Friday's attack is the first major car bomb attack in Beirut for four years. |
It occurred about 200m (650ft) from the headquarters of the Kataeb, better known as the Phalange, a Maronite Christian group. | |
The general secretariat of the Western-backed 14 March coalition of former Prime Minister Saad Hariri is also based there. | |
Several cars were set on fire as a result of the blast. TV footage showed considerable damage to buildings. | |
A nearby hospital is calling for people to donate blood to help treat the wounded. | A nearby hospital is calling for people to donate blood to help treat the wounded. |
Are you in Beirut? Did you see what happened? Please share your experiences with us. | Are you in Beirut? Did you see what happened? Please share your experiences with us. |
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