Young couple killed in motorcycle crash

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Young couple killed in motorcycle crash

Jan 02, 202209:43 AM

A young couple have died following a motorcycle accident in the Welmilla area in Bandaragama early this morning (02).

Ada Derana reporter said the incident had occurred at around 4.30 a.m. today and that the motorcycle rider and pillion rider had both died on the spot.

Police suspect that the motorcycle had crashed into the safety fence on the road due to traveling at high speeds.

The victims have been identified as a 21-year-old male from Bandaragama and a 19-year-old female from Kandy.

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