Beirut explosion: Streets wiped out and hospitals wrecked

An army helicopter drops water at the scene of Tuesday's massive explosion that hit the seaport of Beirut. Photo: AP Photo/Hussein Malla

A charity has reported entire streets wiped out following a large explosion in Lebanon.

Residents of Beirut awoke to a scene of utter devastation today after yesterday's massive explosion at the port sent shock waves across the Lebanese capital.