Beirut Explosion: Lebanese Government Resigns Amid Public Anger
Over 50 Dead, 2,700 Injured in Massive Blast
90% of Hotels Damaged, Health Minister Confirms
A large explosion has hit the Lebanese capital Beirut, causing widespread damage and injuring many people, officials said. The blast occurred at the city's port, sending shockwaves through the area and damaging buildings several kilometers away.
The Lebanese health minister has confirmed that over 50 people have been killed in the blast, with over 2,700 others injured. The Lebanese government has resigned amid growing public anger following the explosion, which has been blamed on a large shipment of ammonium nitrate that was stored at the port.
The explosion has caused significant damage to the city, with 90% of the hotels in Beirut damaged, according to the state news agency NNA. The blast has also caused power outages and disrupted communications in the city.
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