Roads adjoining Olcott Mawatha closed temporarily

Some roads adjoining Olcott Mawatha in Pettah have been closed following the explosion. Police said that investigations are going on into the incident.

43 persons injured in a blast in Colombo.

At least 43 persons were injured in a bomb explosion near the Bo Tree in Pettah, Colombo a short while ago. National Hospital Director Dr. Hector Weerasinghe said that they were admitted to the hospital. It is believed that the bomb had been planted on the pavement.