Beirut, Dhu-AlQa'dah 24, 1436, Sep 8, 2015, SPA -- The worst sandstorm in years blanketed parts of Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday, leaving at least 8 people dead and sending hundreds to hospital, dpa reported. Six people were killed in Syria, including two children, a monitoring group said. In Lebanon, two people died and some 750 others were hospitalized with breathing difficulties and lung damage, the Health Ministry said. The massive storm also affected Jordan. -- SPA 20:44 LOCAL TIME 17:44 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w