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Explosive Device Detonates in Hay al-Sellom and No Injuries Have Been Reported

An explosion was heard on Monday in al-Abbas street in Hay al-Sellom neighborhood of Beirut's southern suburb, al-Jadeed television reported.

"No injuries were reported and the losses are limited to material damage,” it added, explaining that the explosion was caused by the detonation of a small-sized explosive device.

The National News Agency also confirmed: “No one was wounded in the explosion”.

"An explosive device was placed under Hizbullah member Abbas Mazloum's car,” Future television detailed, adding that the explosion took place near an AMAL Movement office.

Meanwhile, MTV said gunfire was heard in the area following the explosion.

Al-Jadeed later added that security forces are inspecting the area where the explosion took place.


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