[News] 100s of injuries following pagers exploding in Lebanon

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100s of injuries following pagers exploding in Lebanon
Al Mayadeen English
September 17, 2024
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Hundreds of Lebanese citizens have been injured and transported to
hospitals after their pagers blew up.
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   - ِAn exploded pager in Southern Lebanon, September 17, 2024 (Social
   Media)

Preliminary reports indicate that hundreds of Lebanese citizens were
injured after their portable pager communication devices detonated on
Tuesday.

The cyber attack managed to hack the devices, with reports of injuries
spreading across several villages in the Lebanese South
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Bekaa, and Beirut's southern suburb.

Lebanese security forces confirmed that specific types of wireless devices
were targeted, with several sources alleging that an Israeli breach caused
the devices to go off and subsequently explode.

The LSF urged civilians to clear the roads for ambulances to ensure the
timely and safe transportation of casualties.

The Lebanese Ministry of Health issued an emergency announcement revealing
that large numbers of injuries of different ranges are being transported to
several hospitals across the targeted areas as a result of the detonation
of their devices.

The Ministry called on hospitals to be on maximum alert and full
preparedness to provide rapid emergency treatment, as well as to stay in
full contact with the ministry to ensure the efficient distribution of
injuries amid the influx of casualties.

All individuals owning or holding pager devices were advised to keep them
away until the situation is cleared out.

According to the Lebanese Red Cross, over 30 ambulances have been
dispatched to respond to the bombings. 50 additional ambulances have been
placed on high alert in Mount Lebanon and Beirut to support rescue
operations.

Iranian media further reported that the ambassador of the Islamic Republic
of Iran to Beirut, Mojtaba Amani, sustained mild injuries during a device
blast in Beirut. He was transported to the hospital to receive treatment.
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