Powerful explosion hits weapons depot in Libya’s Misrata VIDEO

A powerful explosion struck a weapons depot belonging to an armed formation in the Libyan city of Misrata in the country’s northwest, sending rockets and ammunition flying into the surrounding area.

The depot is located in the Al-Giran district in the southern part of the city. The cause of the explosion and whether it caused any casualties remain unknown.

According to sources cited by the portal, the weapons depot belongs to the Misrata-based Al-Isar Brigade.

A nearby road has been closed to traffic as a precaution amid concerns over the possible further dispersal of ammunition and other munitions.

Security measures have been stepped up in the area as authorities work to deal with the aftermath of the blast and secure the area surrounding the depot.

By Tamilla Hasanova