Tourists wounded in Bali blast

2005-10-01 14:50

Jakarta - At least four explosions went off on the popular tourist island of Bali on Saturday, injuring at least three Western tourists, El Shinta radio reported.

At least three blasts went off on Jimbaran beach, which is lined with seafood restaurants frequented by tourists, the report said, adding that witnesses saw at least three bloodied Westerners leaving the scene.

Another near-simultaneous explosion hit downtown Kuta, about 30km away, the radio station said.

Police confirmed that several blasts went off but could not say if they were bombs.

- AP