Several explosions heard in Libyan capital of Tripoli

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    STORY HIGHLIGHTS

    • The explosions take place within seconds of each other in central Tripoli
    • Tripoli has remained under government control amid protests

    (CNN) — Four large explosions were heard Wednesday morning in the Libyan capital of Tripoli, with flames visible in at least one location.

    “They were about five to 10 seconds apart,” said CNN’s Nic Roberston, who said the explosions took place in central Tripoli. “You can hear sirens rushing into the area.”

    The cause of the explosions was not immediately known. Government officials were not allowing journalists to get close to the scene.

    Tripoli has remained under the control of leader Moammar Gadhafi’s regime, though opposition forces have taken control of other cities amid weeks-long protests.

    CNN’s Tommy Evans contributed to this report.


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