Death toll figures stand at 207 from today's explosions ; 450 injured : Police Spokesman

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The latest death toll figures from today's eight explosions around the country stand at 207, Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekara said.

According to SP Gunasekera 66 were reported dead at the Colombo General Hospital, while 104 were reported from the Negombo hospital.

Further, 28 deaths were reported from the Batticaloa hospital while the remains of seven have been reported at the Ragama hospital, the police spokesman said.

Meanwhile, 450 people had sustained injuries following blasts which were reported at churches in Colombo, Katana, and Batticaloa.

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