Explosion at Sri Lanka Construction Site Leaves an Estimated 70 Dead

Authorities have estimated the death toll in an explosion at a construction site in Sri Lanka may reach 70 people. The explosion occurred at a road construction project near a police station in the Batticaloa district of Karadiyanaru. Police say workers were collecting explosives to use on the project.

The police station was destroyed in the blast and 14 police officers were killed. The bodies of 6 civilians were also found. Authorities are still looking through debris for more bodies. At least 52 people were wounded.

The cause of the explosion has not been determined.

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