Syria on Wednesday strongly denounced the deadly bombings in the Jordanian capital of Amman, the official SANA news agency reported.

Syria received the news with "shock and sorrow" and denounced the crime "in the most severe expression", a source from the Foreign Ministry was quoted as saying.

The source said Syria showed its sympathy and support to the Jordanian government and people and sent condolences to the families of the victims.

At least 53 people were killed and over 120 others were wounded in the chain blasts that rocked three hotels of Grand Hyatt, Radisson SAS and Days Inn in downtown Amman, Deputy Prime Marwan Moasher said on the state television.

But police warned that the casualties are most likely to rise.

Source: Xinhua