Libya: Explosion at weapons depot in Qasr bin Ghashir early Feb. 24 kills one and injures three

Event

An explosion at a weapons depot in the Qasr bin Ghashir area of Tripoli District, Libya, has left one person dead and three others injured early Feb. 24. Explosive remnants of war (ERW) reportedly caused the blast.

Increased security, as well as localized transport and business disruptions, are likely near the incident site as emergency operations continue. Authorities could evacuate nearby buildings as a precaution.

Qasr bin Ghashir is approximately 18 km (11 miles) south of central Tripoli.

Advice

Avoid the area until the situation stabilizes and authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the incident site. Allow additional time to reach destinations in the affected area through at least the morning of Feb. 24.