Two die of mine pit collapse
December 17, 2010 07:44 am
Two persons who were injured due to a mine pit collapse in Kirinda, Matara have succumbed to their injuries, Police Spokesman told Ada Derana. One, earlier reported to be missing was found dead while one of the rescued passed away after being admitted to the hospital.
Altogether 6 persons were affected by the collapse and police are conducting further inquiries, the spokesman added.
The bodies of Pushpitha Udayanga(23) from Hakmana and
Abeywickrema Liyanarachchige Chanaka(20) are being kept at the