Series Of Explosions Heard In Tripoli

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Source: Sky News

A series of explosions have been heard in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, according to Sky sources.
Smoke is rising from two different locations in the city and sirens can be heard.

The explosions are the first sign of security issues in the capital, which has so far been calm with no sign of protests.



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CNNI's Nic Robertson reporting the same. On edit, here is the newest info:

Truck explodes in Libyan capital, causes panic
By MAGGIE MICHAEL
The Associated Press
Wednesday, March 2, 2011; 2:22 AM

TRIPOLI, Libya -- A fuel truck has exploded in the Libyan capital, causing panic among residents at a time when the regime of authoritarian leader Moammar Gadhafi is battling rebel forces across much of the country.

It was not immediately clear whether the explosion was an act of sabotage.

The truck caught fire and flipped on its side as it exploded on Wednesday. Four fire engines arrived and were battling the flames. Residents attacked foreign reporters who rushed to the scene and chased them back to a nearby hotel where many of them are staying.

more:http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/02/AR2011030200576.html