Terrorist act in Lebanon capital suburbs: dozens of people killed

A double terrorist act was organized in the capital of Lebanon. 37 people were killed and 180 peaceful citizens were injured, world mass media report.

Both bombs went off near a police office in Beirut suburbs. Two suicide bombers exploded them.

The bombs exploded within 10 minutes. The second bomb was blown up when people started helping the wounded. The area is encircled by the Lebanese police and soldiers.

There was one more suicide bomber but his suicide belt would not work, some Lebanese mass media report. The police have not confirmed the information.

Terrorists blew up a motorcycle in Ersal (near the Lebanese-Syrian border) at the beginning of the week. 8 people were killed. A Lebanese army patrol found and defused a blasting assembly in Tripoli, north Lebanon, on Wednesday.

Photo: REUTERS/ Hasan Shaaban