Beirut blast death toll climbs to 154

The fatalities from the massive explosions that rocked Port of Beirut on Tuesday has reached 154 till Friday.

Lebanese health minister Hamad Hassan came up with the information on Friday, reports Xinhua.

The number of seriously injured patients has reached 120 as the shattered glasses caused severe injuries that required surgeries.

Besides, 20 per cent of the 5,000 injuries need hospitalisation.

Two huge explosions rocked Port of Beirut on Tuesday evening, killing at least 154 people and injuring about 5,000 others, while causing massive damages in the city.