Beirut Massive Blast: Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar And Others Pray For People Of Lebanon

In an unfortunate turn of events, a massive explosion took place on Tuesday at the Lebanon capital, Beirut. According to the reports, approximately 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate which was stored at a warehouse in the city exploded. The cause of the explosion is unknown as of yet. The massive blast reportedly killed more than 70 people and injured hundreds of people. The terrifying incident was captured in videos and is viral on the internet.

Reacting to the shocking blasts, Bollywood celebs such as Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, Swara Bhaskar, and others took to their Twitter handles and shared prayers for Beirut.

Take a look at their Tweets, right here below:

This is awful. Absolutely devastating. Sending all my love and prayers to everyone affected by this tragedy. #Beirut 🙏🏽 https://t.co/xNVA3KLWRC

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) August 4, 2020

When your mind does not want to believe what your eyes have just seen. #Beirut and it’s people in my thoughts .. 💔

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) August 4, 2020

This sent a shiver down my spine. So devastating.Our condolences are with the people of #Beirut.We are praying for you 🙏
2020 can’t imagine it getting any worse. https://t.co/hO8g5NYAXZ

— bhumi pednekar (@bhumipednekar) August 5, 2020

Horrifying and heart-wrenching! Cannot imagine what devastation and pain there must be on the streets of #Beirut Ravaged one too many times! 😞😞😞😞🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 https://t.co/WJCBuonPyh

— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) August 4, 2020

I am speechless by the images coming out of #Beirut after a devastating explosion. It is not only my husband’s city of origin, but Beirut is a city that holds the warmest memories for both of us and it’s large hearted citizens have left an imprint. https://t.co/iy4Oz6HL46

— Lisa Ray (@Lisaraniray) August 5, 2020

Scary visuals from #Beirut … what’s going on … praying for everyone there 🙏

— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) August 4, 2020

Reportedly, the Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab shared a statement about the horrific incident, “I will not rest until we find those responsible for what happened, hold them accountable, and impose maximum punishment.”

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