UPDATE: Ten dead after tractor falls into canal

Ten people have died after a tractor that was transporting them toppled into the ZD canal in Aluthoya, Aralaganwila, Director of the Aralaganwila hospital confirmed.  Two others who were injured have been transferred to Polonnaruwa General Hospital.

Three others who were injured have been treated and in good health, the director said. Search operations are underway to find any possible survivors .