Miguel Ramirez
Trance music artists from across the world have been quick to react to the ongoing tragedy.
A large blast in Beirut, Lebanon has killed at least 78 people and injured more than 3,700 others in the massive explosion that shook the capital, Health Minister Hamad Hassan says.
The explosion sent shockwaves across the city, causing widespread damage. Officials linked the blast to some 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored in a warehouse for six years.
“It is unacceptable that a shipment of 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate has been present for six years in a warehouse, without taking preventive measures,” Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab said at a defence council meeting, a spokesman told a press conference.
An investigation is still under way to find the exact trigger, and with deaths and injuries on the rise, Trance music artists are taking to social media to express their condolences.
“I have a lot of fond memories from multiple trips and gigs in beautiful Lebanon. Including Beirut. My heart goes out to all the victims and their families & friends,” Trance vocalist Susana wrote on Twitter.
John Askew tweeted: “Lost for words at the images coming from Beirut. I love this city dearly having had so many amazing trips there. Just shocking to see what’s happened. Thoughts and prayers are with the people of Lebanon, who have already had so much to deal with in the last year.”
See more reactions below.
?? #PrayForLebanon #prayforbeirut pic.twitter.com/CHwwXT19Vd
— Eddie Bitar (@EddieBitar) August 5, 2020
Lost for words at the images coming from Beirut. I love this city dearly having had so many amazing trips there. Just shocking to see what’s happened. Thoughts and prayers are with the people of Lebanon, who have already had so much to deal with in the last year.
— John Askew (@djjohnaskew) August 4, 2020
❤️ to the people of Beirut https://t.co/mjkR4EGayF
— Lange (@djlange) August 5, 2020
Thoughts with the people of Beirut tonight #BeirutBlast
— Dave Pearce (@dj_davepearce) August 4, 2020
My heart goes out to all the victims and their families & friends in #Lebanon, what a shocking scene!
Stay Safe ???— Ahmed Romel (@AhmedRomel) August 4, 2020
I have a lot of fond memories from multiple trips and gigs in beautiful Lebanon. Including Beirut.
My heart goes out to all the victims and their families & friends ?
— Susana (@SusanaVocalist) August 4, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you Lebanon ?? ?
— Saad Ayub (@SaadAyub) August 4, 2020
OMG ? https://t.co/2jRZJvnG0R
— Ben Nicky (@bennicky) August 4, 2020
Omg Beirut.. ? What a tragedy! #BeirutExplosion
— Ørjan Nilsen (@orjan_nilsen) August 4, 2020
Just saw the huge explosion happen in Beirut, Lebanon. No words, really, other than I wish somehow people survived and those wounded were not badly hurt. If you can, help Lebanese Red Cross by donating blood ASAP! #beirut #BloodDonation https://t.co/pkpxXrUsXE
— Darude (@Darudevil) August 4, 2020
Just seen what happened in Beirut today and I hope all my lebanese friends are safe ? That was very horrifying to watch ?
— Mhammed El Alami (@elalamimusic) August 4, 2020
Daaaaamn. I hope you guys in Beirut are fine! Fucking crazy!!!
— Indecent Noise | Everything Is Connected 09.10.20 (@IndecentNoise) August 4, 2020
Absolutely heartbreaking. Praying for Lebanon – a beautiful and sacred country that holds such a deep place in my heart. Lighting a candle for our Lebanese brothers and sisters. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are here for you. #PRAYFORLEBANON ???❤️ pic.twitter.com/tjXOo9lICR
— Chloe Marin (@chloemarin_) August 5, 2020
My heart goes out to all my fans and friends in #lebanon. Another disaster on top of many others?Stay strong and stay safe❤️ pic.twitter.com/SLQsWhMQI1
— Ferry Corsten (@FerryCorsten) August 5, 2020
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Sending lots of love and strength to our friends in Beirut ❤️
Sending lots of love and strength to our friends in Beirut ❤️
— Trance Project (@tranceprojectau) August 4, 2020
