A powerful explosion has occurred in the southern Lebanese village of Qana. Footage from the scene shows a large plume of smoke and dust emerging from the site of the blast, which reportedly hit a Hezbollah-owned property.
The explosion rocked the village on Tuesday, multiple videos emerging online show.
لا معلومات حتى الآن حول ما حدث في بلدة عين قانا الجنوبية. وسحب الدخان تغطي المنطقة. pic.twitter.com/JQsGCrrE95
I just got a confirmation from a local citizen from AIN Qana next to Jbaa” region in the south. Citizen reported hearing a huge explosion. #Breaking#Lebanon#Newspic.twitter.com/6eVF9TVRKK
According to preliminary reports, the explosion occurred near the village’s gas station and cemetery.
معلومات أولية انفجار محطة بنزين هام انفجار محطة المحروقات في عين قانا. ????? هيهات_منا_الذلة كل_بيت_عاشوراء ? ???? pic.twitter.com/o5yInaVb3a
The blast apparently occurred at a house owned by Hezbollah, local media reported. The group has set up a security cordon around the explosion site.
*⚠️بالفيديو …مشاهد أولية من مكان الإنفجار في عين قانا وحالة من الفوضى والدمار الكبير في المكان* pic.twitter.com/YWiWYr16n8
The explosion was likely caused by a “technical error” at an arms stockpile, unnamed security sources told local media. Imagery from the scene suggests the explosion caused heavy damage to buildings nearby.
بعض الصور التي ترد الآن من مكان الإنفجار في قرية عين قانا الجنوبية. pic.twitter.com/vwXd2KBA8p
Several people were injured by the blast, Reuters is reporting, citing security sources. Exact figures were not immediately available.
إنفجار في بلدة #عين_قانا الجنوبية #لبنانpic.twitter.com/9T5sWpLBPC
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