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| Sri Lankan train 'hit by blast' | Sri Lankan train 'hit by blast' |
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| Reports are coming in of an explosion on a train on the outskirts of the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo, during the evening rush hour. | Reports are coming in of an explosion on a train on the outskirts of the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo, during the evening rush hour. |
| The army said the blast had occurred near the Dehiwala railway station. There are no details yet of casualties. | The army said the blast had occurred near the Dehiwala railway station. There are no details yet of casualties. |
| In February 11 people died in a suicide attack at Colombo's main train station. | In February 11 people died in a suicide attack at Colombo's main train station. |
| Tamil Tiger separatists were blamed for that attack. There has been heavy fighting this year as the army seeks to finally defeat the Tigers. | Tamil Tiger separatists were blamed for that attack. There has been heavy fighting this year as the army seeks to finally defeat the Tigers. |
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