Six blast hit three churches and three five-star hotels in Colombo, Negombo and Batticaloa in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, killing 20 and injuring 280 others.
According to reports, three churches―St Anthony's Church in Colombo, St Sebastian's Church in the western coastal town of Negombo and another church in the eastern town of Batticaloa―were hit. The blasts occurred at around 8.45 am local time as Easter Sunday masses were in progress in the churches.
In addition, explosions were reported from three five-star hotels―the Shangrila, the Cinnamon Grand and the Kingsbury.
The Colombo National Hospital has said that at least 280 people have been admitted with injuries.
More details awaited.
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