Lebanon: Deadly explosion at scout centre in Sidon
At least one person dead and seven injured in blast at scout centre affiliated with the Amal Movement
The blast demolished the building and army personnel were searching through the rubble for any further casualties (AFP)
Published date: Mardi 12 avril 2022 - 07:39
|
Last update: 2 années 7 mois ago
At least one person was killed and seven were injured in an explosion at a scout centre affiliated with the Amal Movement near Sidon in southern Lebanon on Tuesday.
The blast demolished the building and army personnel were searching through the rubble for any further casualties, sources added. The explosion also damaged the town hall nearby.
One security source told Reuters the explosion was not an act of sabotage, without disclosing further details.
The Associated Press said other unconfirmed reports said the building contained a weapons cache.
The news agency said army personnel sealed off the building as they searched through the rubble for clues.
Middle East Eye propose une couverture et une analyse indépendantes et incomparables du Moyen-Orient, de l’Afrique du Nord et d’autres régions du monde. Pour en savoir plus sur la reprise de ce contenu et les frais qui s’appliquent, veuillez remplir ce formulaire [en anglais]. Pour en savoir plus sur MEE, cliquez ici [en anglais].
