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Last updated: 26 May, 2008 - Published 11:53 GMT
 
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Eight dead in Dehiwala blast
 
Blast scene (photo: AFP)
Eight people were killed in a bomb explosion inside a train near Dehiwala railway station, authorities said.

Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara, in a recorded message, said five passengers were killed and many more injured in the blast.

According to Defence Ministry, the explosion occurred inside the Colombo-Panadura train while reaching Dehiwala station.

 
 
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