Dying in their cars from close at 19 because overwhelmed hospitals are turning them away. To our viewers watching on p. B. S. In the United States and all around the world welcome we are following breaking news from the lebanese capital beirut tonight where the government says at least 50 people are dead after 2 massive explosions. The initial blast in the citys port area was followed by a 2nd explosion that shattered windows even 10 kilometers away more than 2500 people have been taken to the hospital with injuries many others are still trapped in their homes the cause of the blast is being investigated security its. As you say old explosives and fireworks were being stored in a warehouse at the port lebanons Prime Minister has appealed for help from the International Community. For more now we want to go to your home paul he is with the think tank 100 both foundation and he heads their office in very rooted so good to have you on the program i know today has been a very difficult day
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Bolivia. The coronavirus pandemic leads to people dying in their cars from covid19. The overwhelmed hospitals are turning people away. Im brent goff. To our viewers watching on pbs and around the world, welcome. We are following breaking news from the lebanese capital tonight, beirut. At least 30 people are dead after massive explosions. The initial blast was followed by a second explosion that shattered windows even 10 kilometeters away. People have been takenen to the hospital with injuries. Many a a trapped i in their hom. The blast is beining investigat. Fireworks were being stored in a warehouse at the port. Lebanons Prime Minister has asked for help from m the international commumunity. For more now, we want to o go to the think tank with the heinrich will foundation, heading their office in beirut. Good to have you on the program. What can you tell us about the situation right now . It is nightfall there, thehe rescue opeperation is underway. Whwhat more can yoyou tell us . Y ye