The blast at Beirut port which has claimed over 100 lives along with wounding 4000-plus people has left everybody in a state of shock. As more horrifying images emerge, also stories of bravery are coming to light. Some of them truly reflect the meaning of putting one's life on the line, as per a TNN report.? ?
One video that is doing the rounds is that of a domestic worker risking her life to save a child from the explosion.?
"Everyone is sharing videos of today's deadly #BeirutBlast. Here's something else. This is the exact moment a maid risked her own life to save a little child, just as the explosion occurred. Heroes can be anywhere," says the caption. Check it out:?
?The CCTV footage shows a woman cleaning the house while the child roams around. Out of the blue, the windows break due to the blast's impact.?
Her quick reflexes make her pick the child up and go to safety.?
It has gone viral with over 4 lakh views. She is being hailed as a hero.?
?One user said, "Crazy thing is her first step. That's where your brain goes. There was never a doubt she was getting to that kid. There was not even a split second thought to run."?
Another wrote, "I am grateful that this little girl had someone like this woman to hold onto and comfort her in what must have been a super confusing moment."?
Around 2750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate had been stored in the warehouse which exploded, said Prime Minister Hassan Diab according to AFP.?