1 dead, over 100 injured in explosions of communication devices in Lebanon

BEIRUT, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) — One person was killed and more than 100 others wounded in explosions of wireless communication devices across Lebanon on Wednesday, the Lebanese health ministry said.
Among the wounded, 10 people were reported in the town of Sohmor of the eastern Bekaa region, the ministry noted.
Local media said the devices involved were identified as ICOM V82 models, walkie-talkie devices reportedly made in Japan. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene to transport the injured to local hospitals.
The explosions followed a previous attack on Tuesday, in which the Israeli military allegedly targeted pager batteries used by Hezbollah members, resulting in the deaths of 12 individuals and approximately 2,800 injuries. ■