Terror Attack in Jakarta

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Simultaneous bombing attacks at two hotels in Jakarta, Indonesia, have killed at least four people.

JAKARTA, July 17 (Bernama) — Two explosions occurred in Ritz Carlton and Marriott hotels in Jakarta on Friday morning, killing at least four people and wounding tens of others, China’s Xinhua news agency reported quoting Local Metro television as saying.

The first blast took place at 7:55 Jakarta time (0055 GMT) and minutes later the second one occurred, before the hotels were open. The two hotels were located in opposite.

“Two explosions have taken place in two locations,” south Jakarta district police Commissioner Firmnan said.

An eye witness said she saw at least three foreigners with blood on their bodies were carried out to an ambulance. The wounded persons were rushed to nearby Jakarta Hospital.

The Ritz Carlton hotel was set to be the place for upcoming visit of Manchester United team.

A police special bomb squad is checking the blasts.

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