Series Of Explosions Heard In Tripoli

[maddezmom]

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.



Read more: http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Libya-Protests-Explosions-Heard-In-Tripoli-Day-After-Saif-Gaddafi-Said-Military-Not-Involved/Article/201103115943885?lpos=World_News_Carousel_Region_0&lid=ARTICLE_15943885_Libya_Protests%3A_Explosions_Heard

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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

[itsrobert]

1. CNN reporting it was most likely a traffic accident

Fuel truck jackknife on its side causing compartmental explosions.

[maddezmom]

2. thanks for the info

I've switched to Al Jazeera and they haven't mentioned it.

[Tx4obama]

4. ...

[Tx4obama]

3. Update from Twitter

From http://twitter.com/BreakingNews

BreakingNews Tripoli blasts update: Oil truck ablaze in Libyan capital; many Gadhafi supporters at scene, according to Sky News' Lisa Holland

[maddezmom]

5. Gasoline Tanker Explodes In Libyan Capital Near Gadhafi Compound

Gasoline Tanker Explodes In Libyan Capital Near Gadhafi Compound
Wednesday, Mar 02, 2011


TRIPOLI (AFP)--A gasoline tanker exploded Wednesday near the compound of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi in Tripoli, rattling nerves amid anti-regime protests in the country, an AFP correspondent said.

The cause of the blast wasn't immediately clear but there appeared to be no casualties.

The tanker overturned and split open and flames were shooting up to four meters in the air at the scene of the blast, which is near a mosque and a hotel.

A crowd of several hundred pro-Gadhafi supporters rallied near the site of the explosion. Many carried portraits of him while a few carried Kalashnikov rifles.

more:http://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZW20110302000092

[Paradoxical]

6. If not intentional, this may be the greatest act of foreshadowing I have ever seen.