Multiple Explosions Linked to Pagers in Lebanon Result in Tragedy: 9 Dead and Over 2,700 Injured
Lebanon has been rocked by a series of tragic explosions involving wireless communication devices, believed to be used by some members of Hezbollah. The explosions have led to the deaths of at least nine people and left over 2,700 injured, with incidents reported across various locations, including the capital, Beirut, and the southern regions of the country.
Health Sector Mobilization
The Lebanese Ministry of Health’s Crisis Operations Center has urgently called on all healthcare workers to immediately report to hospitals to assist in providing emergency care for the wounded. Additionally, the center advised healthcare professionals to avoid using pagers, devices that are suspected to be linked to the explosions.
Impact Beyond Lebanon
In a related development, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported at least 14 injuries across different regions of Syria, believed to be connected to the same explosions that took place in Lebanon.
What Are Pagers?
Pagers are small, wireless communication devices that were popular before the widespread adoption of mobile phones. They were primarily used for sending and receiving short messages through wireless networks and were commonly utilized in hospitals, security services, and certain professional settings.
Finally
As authorities continue to investigate the cause of these explosions, the focus remains on providing medical assistance and stabilizing the affected regions. The tragic events have raised questions about the safety and use of outdated communication technology in critical environments like healthcare and security.
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