A bomb exploded in a bus at Mt.Lavinia junction a short while ago (around 11 am). According to initial reports 14 people sustained injuries in the blast.
Indrani Perera, a passenger in the bus, having seen a suspicious parcel in the bus, had informed the driver and the conductor and prompt action was taken to evacuate people from the bus at the time of the explosion.
The bus has been completely damaged in the explosion. The Fire Brigade moved in quickly to put out the ensuing fire.
