Couple Standing Less Than 600 Meters From Blast Site Survives Beirut Explosion

A screenshot from Lina's video showing the start of the second explosion, which leveled the port and caused widespread damage in Beirut, Lebanon, on Aug 6, 2020. Courtesy Lina Alameh via Wire Service

The glass and debris from Tuesday’s explosion in Beirut injured Imad Khalil and Lina Alameh, but both say they are lucky to be alive.

The husband and wife now lay in a local hospital room, together, recovering from the glass and debris that tore through their apartment—and them.