MUSCAT: Oman has expressed solidarity and offered support to Lebanon following a massive explosion that killed at least 78 people and wounded more than 4,000 in the capital, Beirut.
“Oman expresses its deep sorrow at the unfortunate explosions that took place at the Beirut Port on Tuesday evening. We express our solidarity and support with the Republic of Lebanon and its brotherly people and extend its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and wishes for the speedy recovery of the wounded,” a statement by Oman TV said.
The explosion released shockwaves through the city, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings and sending a giant mushroom cloud into the sky.
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It’s still unclear what exactly caused the explosion, which appears to have been centered on the city’s port area. It was earlier blamed on a fire that broke out.
Lebanon’s Prime Minister said that an estimated 2,750 tons of the explosive ammonium nitrate had been stored at a warehouse in Beirut for six years.
