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12 Wounded in Clash at ‘Mecanique’ Center

Twelve people at the mandatory vehicle inspection “mecanique” center in Hadath were wounded in an armed clash on Wednesday, reported Voice of Lebanon radio.

The clash erupted when one of the citizens, who had entered his car for inspection, found out that his vehicle had failed the test, it said

Upon learning the news, he took his gun and started shooting randomly at the center, lightly wounding individuals at the scene.

VDL said that the injuries, mainly knocks and bruises, were incurred in the shoving that took place in light of the panic of the shooting.

MTV identified Ali al-Moqdad as the shooter.

Security forces immediately rushed to the scene to contain the situation.

The employees at the center consequently suspended their work.

Also on Thursday, three people from al-Allawi family were injured in an armed clash in the Bekaa town of Taanayel.

NNA said that a dispute between Ahmed and Humaid al-Allawi on one side and Walid al-Allawi on the other turned into a gunfight.


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