Explosions leave massive casualties at Sri Lanka churches, hotels
Tehran (KNA) - Several explosions have hit three churches and three hotels in Sri Lanka, reportedly leaving at least 156 people dead and over 400 others wounded, police say.
The explosions hit St. Anthony's Church in Colombo and St. Sebastian's Church in the nearby city of Negombo as well as Zion Church in the eastern city of Batticaloa on Sunday, as worshipers were attending Easter services.
The Shangri-La, Cinnamon Grand, and Kingsbury hotels, which are situated in Colombo, were also targeted.
Cinnamon Grand is located near the Sri Lankan prime minister's official residence.
Police officials confirmed the casualty tolls to AFP, adding that 35 foreigners were also among the dead. The news agency also cited hospital sources as saying that American, British, and Dutch citizens were among the foreign nationals killed in the blasts.
Source: PressTV