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Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - 10.14 GMT
Blast in Colombo: Public vigilance averts devastation

 

A bomb was exploded near Horton place, Colombo, this afternoon.
According to available information, the bomb has exploded inside a public transportation bus plying from Moratuwa to Mattakkuliya.

No casualties were reported due to the explosion, Colombo National Hospital sources said, adding that 4 people have been admitted to the hospital with minor injuries.

Passengers have immediately got-off the bus and reached safety distance after bomb fear raised of an unattended parcel inside the bus, Defence Ministry website said citing civilian sources.

"This is a heavy traffic hour and many school children are on the roads", the website said adding that the alertness of the bus conductor and driver have saved the day for many.




 


 


 
   
   
   
   

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