Explosions in Brazzaville kill hundreds

Explosions in Brazzaville, the capital of Congo have killed about two hundred people, reports the Globe and Mail. A state radio in Congo says the explosions were caused by a fire in the arms depot of the Regiment Blinde base.

The government says it looks like an accident and nothing is suspicious right now.

People ran away from the area and forces blocked off access. Those who left say the houses around the base were flattened.

All health workers in Brazzaville have been called on TV to the hospitals in the city. Doctors say they are choosing the most injured to have immediate surgery.