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Many others were injured, suffering burns, blast injuries, and breathing problems caused by smoke and dust. Hospitals across nearby districts were placed on emergency alert as doctors and medical teams worked to handle the growing number of patients.
Emergency responders arrived within minutes of the explosions
However, rescue efforts remain difficult because debris has blocked roads and damaged infrastructure has slowed access to several impacted neighborhoods. Officials also warned residents about unstable buildings and possible unexploded rockets in some areas.
Eyewitnesses described moments of fear and confusion during the attack. Some reported hearing a high-pitched sound moments before the explosions shook nearby buildings. Families desperately tried to contact loved ones while others sought safety in basements and reinforced shelters.
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