A massive blast has ripped through the Lebanese capital Beirut, wounding a number of people and causing extensive damage.

The explosion appears to have occurred in the port area of the city.

Residents reported windows being blown out miles away from the blast.

The country’s health minister, Hamad Hasan, said hundreds have been injured.

It is still unclear what caused the explosion, but some local media point to a fire at a fireworks warehouse.

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Report by Gianluca Avagnina.

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