Multiple explosions have occurred in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo, including at two churches holding Easter Sunday services.
Six near-simultaneous explosions occurred in the Sri Lankan cities of Colombo, Negombo and Batticaloa on Easter Sunday.
• The third church, Zion Church, is located in Batticaloa, a town situated on the eastern shore of Sri Lanka.3:02 a.m. EDT: Sri Lanka's state media has confirmed 139 deaths. According to the Associated Press, over 500 people were injured in Sunday's bombings. Sri Lanka’s Minister of Economic Reform, Harsha de Silva, tweeted that foreigners were among the casualties in the attacks and urged residents to stay indoors and to remain safe.
2:22 a.m. EDT: All government-run schools in Sri Lanka will be closed on April 22 and 23, Akila Viraj, Sri Lanka's Minister of Education has announced. 1:52 a.m. EDT: In a statement to the country, Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena expressed his sadness over the attacks, saying,"I am shocked and saddened by the situation that has occurred. Investigations have been launched to look into what conspiracy is behind these heinous acts. Please remain calm and do not be fooled by rumours.
Police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera told local media that the explosions occurred at 8:45 a.m. local time. The Associated Press reports 283 people are injured.
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