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From the Liveblog of
Monday, April 22, 2019
From the Liveblog of
Monday, April 22, 2019
Van explodes near bombed Sri Lanka church
A van parked near a Sri Lankan church that was bombed on Easter Sunday has exploded, but no injuries have been reported.
Police went to inspect the van after people reported it had been parked near St. Anthony’s Shrine since yesterday.
They discover three bombs that they try to defuse. Instead, the bombs detonate, sending pedestrians fleeing in panic.
A series of bombings Sunday killed at least 290 people, including at least 27 foreigners. About 500 others were wounded in the blasts. Officials say 24 suspects are in custody for questioning.
— AP
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