Bomb explosion at Mt'Lavinia junction

A bomb has been exploded inside a bus at the Mt'Lavinia junction around 10.55 a.m. today (23 February) injuring three civilians. As per the sources the private bus has been completely destroyed from the explosion and a motor cycle has also been damaged.

As per the Police sources, when the conductor has observed an unattended parcel under the back seat of the bus (No. WP NB 5665) plying from Moratuwa to Colombo, they have stopped the bus and evacuate the passengers to safety. As the conductor and driver had gone to inform the police station about the suspicious parcel, the bomb has exploded. Because of the vigilance and the wise action taken by the conductor and the driver, a major tragedy has been averted.

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http://defence.lk/new.asp?fname=20080223_04