Libya's National Transitional Council fighters have reached the costal route in Gaddafi's hometown of Sirte, cutting off the last escape route for loyalists.<br /><br />Gaddafi combatants are now surrounded in the city and are said to number no more than 2,000.<br /><br />However, they are still putting up stiff resistance and inflicting casualties.<br /><br />Al Jazeera's Tony Birtley reports from Sirte.
