Lebanon blast killed at least 137, injured 5,000: Ministry

An aerial view shows the massive damage done to Beirut port's grain silos (C) and the area around it on August 5, 2020. Credit: AFP Photo

The huge blast at Beirut port has killed at least 137 people, left dozens missing and at least 5,000 wounded, a Lebanese health ministry spokesperson said Thursday.

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Tuesday's explosion obliterated part of the port and caused damage over a wide radius in the heart of the city, prompting fears the final death toll could yet rise significantly.