At least 138 people killed in Sri Lanka after churches and luxury hotels hit by explosions

Tom Murray

April 21, 2019 8:26 AM

At least 138 people have reportedly been killed and more than 400 have been injured, according to Reuters news agency, after a series of bomb blasts hit a number of churches and hotels across Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday.

Sri Lankan military officials stand guard in front of the St. Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade church after an explosion in Colombo, Sri Lanka April 21, 2019. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte

Three churches in Kochchikade, Negombo and Batticaloa were targeted during Easter services, alongside The Shangri La, Cinnamon Grand and Kingsbury hotels in Colombo.

Local media report that tourists may be among the casualties.

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