Ifeanyi Vincent, a Nigerian footballer in Lebanon, says he
thought he was going to die in the massive explosion which happened in Beirut,
the country’s capital.
On Tuesday, a massive explosion occurred in Beirut, causing
widespread damage to lives and properties.
Buildings were shattered, cars tumbled and at least 100
people were confirmed dead while more than 4,000 residents sustained various
degree of injuries.
Officials linked the blast to about 2,750 tonnes of ammonium
nitrate that were being stored in a warehouse at the port since they were
confiscated six years ago.
According to The Punch, Vincent said he thought his life was
going to end during the explosion.
The footballer arrived Beirut in January for trials but was
yet to get a contract due to the coronavirus pandemic which halted sporting
activities in some parts of the world.
He said he was in a hotel close to the explosion scene when
it happened. He added that residents are still scared as they believe it might
happen again.
“I can tell you that I’m really close to the spot of the
blast. I’m in Dora in Beirut, where the blast happened. We were all confused,
there were thick dark smokes everywhere, then the major blast happened and it
was just like a smash on the face,” Vincent said.
“The first thing that came to my mind was that war had
started. I was in a hotel and I was scared that the building was going to sink,
and that I was going to die. Everywhere was shaking and the walls and roofs
were trembling.
“Everything was scary and confusing. I don’t wish this for
any country. It was a very terrible day. I ran out almost immediately because I
thought staying inside was not going to help me. Everyone was outside trying to
figure out what had happened.
“People were running, buildings were destroyed, it was
really terrible. Everyone is scared because they don’t know if the explosion
will happen again.”
Marwan Abboud, Beirut governor, said between 200,000 and
250,000 people had lost their homes during the explosion, while hospitals are
currently overwhelmed.
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