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A massive explosion rocked Beirut, Lebanon on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.

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Video. Dozens killed and thousands injured in Beirut port blast

Updated: 05/08/2020 - 7:09 GMT+2

The explosion took place at the port shortly before 19:00 local time (18:00 CET) with a large cloud of smoke billowing over the city. Eyewitnesses reported significant damage.

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