Locals were seen running from the scene after another huge explosion in the Sri Lankan capital a day after blasts killed 290.
Security forces are carrying out searches across the island to find those behind the bombs.
Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne told a news conference on Monday that seven Sri Lankan suicide bombers linked to the group were behind the near-simultaneous attacks on three churches and three luxury hotels in and around Colombo.Sri Lankan people run for safety as authorities announced an evacuation of the area after the van was found
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