Aftermath footage shows the impact of a blast that ripped through Zion Church in Sri Lanka's Batticaloa, where 28 people have died.

Video shows first responders dousing a destroyed building in water and military on the scene while locals look on.

Ambulances are also seen transporting the injured to a nearby government hospital.

At least 207 people have been killed and 450 injured in explosions at churches and hotels in Sri Lanka, according to police.

Eight blasts were reported, including at churches in Negombo and Colombo's Kochchikade district, in addition to Batticaloa, during Easter services.

The Shangri-La, Kingsbury and Cinnamon Grand hotels and one other, all in the capital, were also targeted.