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* Bomb explosions at two churches in Sri Lanka

Sun, Apr 21, 2019, 10:00 am SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka.

Apr 21, Colombo: Two bomb explosions targeting two Catholic churches in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday are reported from Colombo short while ago.

One bomb has exploded at St. Anthony's Church in Kochchikade and the other at St. Sebestian's Church in Katuwapitiya, Katana.

Both explosions have occurred at the same time at around 8:45 am local time, reports from Colombo say.

Reportedly, over 50 persons have been injured in the explosions.

According to sources at the Colombo National Hospital, the injured are being brought in now. It is not immediately known whether there were any fatalities.

This is a developing story. The story will be updated as official reports released.