3 killed following accident in Hambantota

3 killed following accident in Hambantota

June 25, 2017   07:09 am

Three persons have been killed after a trishaw collided head on with a tipper truck in Hambantota this morning, police said.


The accident occurred on Lunawa to Hambantota road, police added.


The remains of the deceased were taken to the Hambantota hospital for a post-mortem. The driver of the vehicle was arrested and he will be produced before a Magistrate today.


Two other persons who sustained injuries have also been admitted to the same hospital, police said.

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