A bomb blast kills 8 in Pettah

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Suicide bomb explosion near Lake House; 8 killed, over 90 casualties [Updated]

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Eight Police personnel were killed and over 90 casualties reported, following the LTTE suicide bomb attack near Lake House at around 12noon, today (May 16).
Many civilians are also said to be among those injured, defence sources reported from the blast site.
According to the available information, a motor bike riding LTTE suicide bomber had rammed into a bus carrying Police personnel at the Ceramic Junction, near Lake House.
Casualty figures are yet to be known
More information will follow.
 

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Suicide bomb explosion near Sambuddhaloka temple ; 8 killed, over 90 casualties - Fort [Updated]

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Eight including six Police personnel were killed and over 90 casualties reported, following the LTTE suicide bomb attack near Sambuddhaloka temple, Fort at 12.05 p.m., today (May 16).
According to the available information, a motor bike riding LTTE suicide bomber had rammed into a bus carrying Police personnel at the Ceramic Junction, near Sambuddhaloka temple.
Director General National Hospital Dr. Hector Weerasinghe exclusively speaking to defence.lk said that, over 90 people have been already admitted to the National hospital. Many civilians are among the casualties reported.
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hey dudes i ned details on d@ blast of 2 LITTE Aircrfts on SL govt contrld soil....ITN hd in thr news bt nt othrs ...if im rite