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3 killed in roadside bomb blast in Sri Lanka
Military official blames attack in Thirukkovil on separatist Tamil Tigers
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updated 4:33 p.m. ET May 27, 2007
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - A roadside bomb hit a civilian truck in eastern Sri Lanka killing three people on Sunday, the military said.
The explosion occurred in Thirukkovil village in eastern Ampara district, military spokesman Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe said.
Samarasinghe blamed the blast on separatist Tamil Tiger rebels who have often exploded bombs targeting military vehicles.
There was no immediate comment from the rebels.
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