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Sri Lankan train 'hit by blast' Explosion rocks Sri Lankan train
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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. At least seven people have been killed and 62 injured in an explosion during rush hour on a packed Sri Lankan commuter train, the military says.
The army says at least five people were killed in the blast which happened near the Dehiwala railway station. The blast hit the Colombo-Panadura train in Dehiwala railway station, spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara told the BBC.
He blamed Tamil Tiger separatists for the incident, although there has been no immediate comment from the group.
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.
The army said Monday's explosion occurred at 1650 local time (1120 GMT) on a train heading for the southern town of Panadura. The army said Monday's explosion occurred at 1650 local time (1120 GMT), and the area had been cordoned off.
More than a dozen people were injured and rushed to hospital, the military said.
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