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Old 10-01-2005, 06:37 AM  
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4300274.stm

The Indonesian resort island of Bali has been hit by at least two explosions, the British embassy in Jakarta has confirmed.

The Associated Press says at least two people have been killed and many others injured - including foreign tourists.

The blasts happened at Kuta beach, the area most popular with Western tourists, and at Jimbaran beach.

Almost three years ago, 202 people, mostly foreign tourists, were killed as bombs hit two nightclubs at Kuta beach.

A police official told Reuters news agency that Saturday's blasts rocked two cafes.

According to AP news agency, a Bali police spokesman was unable to say whether the explosions had been caused by bombs.


It's very crowded, people are still being evacuated
Witness, Jimbaran
"There have been some explosions in Jimbaran and Kuta area, but we cannot give any details," Lt Col Antonius Reniban said. "Police are still investigating."

Local El Shinta radio said witnesses saw at least three bloodied foreigners at Jimbaran beach - which is lined with seafood restaurants frequented by tourists.

Another witness in Jimbaran told Metro TV "It's very crowded, people are still being evacuated."

He added that the blast took place close to the Four Seasons Hotel.

A BBC correspondent says the blasts took place at about 2000 local time, when restaurants in the area would have been packed with tourists.
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