Seven people killed in Sri Lanka blast: military
COLOMBO (AFP) — At least four civilians and three security personnel were killed in northeastern Sri Lanka Friday when their vehicle was hit by a roadside mine, officials said.
The blast went off as the commuter bus was being escorted by security personnel in the district of Trincomalee, a military official said, adding that six people were also wounded.
The authorities were probing the involvement of Tamil Tiger rebels in the attack that came as troops in the north of the island stepped up pressure against the guerrillas and their last remaining strongholds.
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