Australian visitor among 35 foreign tourists seriously injured in Sri Lankan terror attacks
An Australian is believed to be one of 35 foreign visitors seriously injured in Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday terror attacks, Daily Mail reports.
The coordinated bomb blasts, which left more than 207 dead and hundreds wounded, ripped through luxury hotels, prominent churches and tourist landmarks in the capital Colombo and surrounding areas yesterday.
Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham told ABC Radio no Australian nationals had been killed in the atrocities, but said he was still awaiting confirmation of injuries.
The Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka is working to determine the condition and safety of Australian citizens.
Senator Birmingham condemned the attacks as "terrible, distressing and tragic" and extended "heartfelt sympathy" to the people of Sri Lanka as well as all those affected.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison echoed this sentiment and confirmed the Government would work with organisations on the ground to secure the safety of Australians in the island nation.
More to follow.