A loud explosion was heard Tuesday in Beirut, the Lebanese capital. The explosion, the origin of which was not immediately known, was heard in several sectors of the city but took place in the port area. The windows of many buildings were shattered.

A loud explosion in the port area was heard Tuesday in Beirut, the Lebanese capital. The explosion, the origin of which was not immediately known, was captured by many Internet users who shared impressive videos on social networks.

A video I received on WhatsApp of the scalr of explosion in #Beirut, confirming it was at the port. pic.twitter.com/bIkcyfsi0o

- Bissan Fakih (@BissanCampaigns) August 4, 2020

Footage of the Explosion in # Beirut # Lebanon a few minutes ago. Praying for the safety of everyone. pic.twitter.com/6Q3y6A6DxL

- Fady Roumieh (@FadyRoumieh) August 4, 2020

According to journalists present on the spot, the windows of many buildings and shops were shattered, before thick clouds of orange smoke rose above the capital. Local media broadcast images of people trapped under rubble, some covered in blood. According to preliminary information from local media, the explosion was the result of an incident at the port of Beirut.