At least 129 people were killed and hundreds more were injured in a series of explosions early Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka
A Sri Lankan nun kisses the feet of an effigy of Jesus Christ on a cross during mass on Good Friday in Katukurunda village on April 19, 2019. Christians account for around six percent of Sri Lanka's 20 million population.Multiple explosions have rocked the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo Easter Sunday morning killing 129 people and injuring hundreds more, according to multiple reports.
Explosions were reported at churches and hotels as worshippers gathered for Easter service, causing casualties. Sri Lanka security official said 6 near simultaneous blasts hit 3 churches and 3 hotels frequented by tourists, according to the Associated Press. At least 129 people were killed and nearly 500 hospitalized from injuries in near simultaneous blasts that rocked three churches and three hotels in Sri Lanka, the state-run Daily News reported.Alex Agileson who was in the vicinity said buildings in the surrounding area shook with the blast, according to the Associated Press.A second explosion was reported at St. Sebastian's Church in Negombo, a Catholic majority town north of Colombo.The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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