16 civilians killed over 35 injured - Nugegoda

LTTE terrorists carried out a cowardly bomb attack targeting innocent civilians in the densely populated Nugegoda town around 5.50p.m, this evening (November 28).

The explosion took place in front of the 'NOLIMIT' building complex on S.D.S Jayasinghe Mawatha, at Nugegoda junction.

According to available information, the bomb was inside an unattended parcel which was found at the counter of the shopping complex.

Several civilians have suffered serious injuries and admitted to Kalubowila hospital and National Hospital Colombo. According to the Kalubowila hospital sources 16 people have been killed and over 37 injured in the explosion. Three victims including one schoolgirl in critical condition have been transferred to National Hospital Colombo.

Latest hospital reports state, 07 females and 09 males to be among the 16 civilians killed.

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