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125 reportedly killed, over 160 injured in Sri Lanka serial blasts targeting churches, hotels on Easter

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2019-04-21 14:54:24CGTN Editor : Li Yan ECNS App Download

125 people were reportedly killed and over 160 others were injured after a series of bomb blasts rocked three churches and three hotels in Sri Lanka on Sunday, said local media.

Four Chinese nationals were injured in the blasts and have been sent to the hospital for further treatment. All of them are in stable condition, according to China's Embassy in Sri Lanka.

The explosions occurred as worshipers attended Easter services, said the police.

No group or individual has claimed responsibility for the attack.

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