Eight killed as blasts hit Jakarta hotels (Lead)
July 17th, 2009 - 10:27 am ICT by IANSJakarta, July 17 (DPA) At least eight people were killed in two powerful explosions at the JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton hotels Friday morning in the Indonesian capital, media reports said.
Jakarta police officials said four foreigners died in the apparent attack, but media reports put the toll at eight.
A number of people were injured in the blasts.
The first explosion hit the Ritz-Carlton, completely destroying its facade, and the second blast hit the nearby Marriott hotel.
A witness said the explosions were about five minutes apart.
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