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Two teen brothers killed after being run over by van
Aug 18, 201305:45 PM
Two boys from the same family have died after they were run over by a van on the Puttalam-Kalpitiya road in Karamba this afternoon, leaving four others injured.
The deceased, two brothers aged 14 and 15, are residents of Palawiya-Karamba, Ada Derana reporter said.
The van was traveling from Kalpitiya to Ratmalana when it had suddenly veered off the road and hit the two boys before crashing into a pole.
The brothers were rushed to the Puttalam hospital, however had succumbed to injuries shortly.
The driver of the vehicle and three passengers, including a woman, were wounded in the accident and admitted to the Puttalam Hospital.
Puttalam Police Traffic Unit is conducting investigations into the incident.
