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Egyptian killed in blast in house in Mount Lebanon

BEIRUT, Aug 4 (KUNA) -- An explosion that took place in a house in the Daraya town, Mount Lebanon, Sunday killed an Egyptian citizen, and seriously injured his brother and a Syria, official news agency reported.
Lebanese army forces rushed to the scene soon after the explosion and found explosives and walkie talkies in the house, located in Al-Kharroub region, it added.
The forces also cordoned off the hospital where the two wounded were treated, as well as arresting two Egyptians living in the house.
No further details were available. (end) ayb.bs KUNA 050100 Aug 13NNNN