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At least one killed, seven injured in explosion in southern Lebanon

An explosion near Sidon in southern Lebanon, near the Amal Movement's headquarters in the area, killed at least one person and injured seven others, according to local media.

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An explosion near Sidon in southern Lebanon early on Tuesday killed at least one person and injured seven others, according to local media.

According to a news network, an explosion happened near the Shia Amal Movement’s headquarters in the area.

Images and videos of the devastation in the impacted area and the injured people who were taken to a nearby hospital were widely posted on social media.

A Lebanese security official said the explosion may have been caused by diesel fuel stored inside the building. Due to not being authorized to give an official statement, the official spoke on condition of anonymity.

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