Injured Sri Lankans in Beirut explosions rose to 14
August 08, 2020The total number of injured Sri Lankans due to the Beirut explosions has risen to 14, Foreign Relations Ministry said yesterday (Aug 07).
According to the Sri Lankan Embassy in Lebanon, the 14 injured Sri Lankans are currently being treated in hospitals there.
Meanwhile, the total number injured has exceeded to 5, 000 persons and the death toll has increased to 137.
There are approximately 25,000 Sri Lankans employed in Lebanon and the Sri Lankan Embassy continues to maintain 24-hour hotlines for queries through the telephone number, +961 5769585 and Email: slemb.beirut@mfa.gov.lk