Seven dead, 3 missing Bulathsinhala landslide

Seven dead, 3 missing Bulathsinhala landslide

May 26, 2017   01:06 pm

At least 7 persons were killed while another 3 are reportedly missing due to the landslide in Bogahawatta, Bulathsinhala. 

Bulathsinhala Police said that a total of 10 residents of four houses were initially reported missing after the landslide.

However, following search operations launched by the police, 7 bodies were recovered from under the soil while another 3 are still missing. 

Police said that search operations are still being carried out at the site of the landslide. 

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