Dozens Injured in Lebanon Explosions Caused by Detonating Pagers, According to State Media
Dozens are injured in Lebanon as handheld pagers explode.
On Tuesday, dozens of people were injured in Lebanon when hundreds of handheld pagers exploded, as reported by state media.
In Beirut's southern suburbs and other areas, advanced technology was used to detonate handheld pagers, resulting in dozens of injuries, although it is unclear if any fatalities occurred.
This is a breaking news story; check back for updates.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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