A 02-year-old child has died after being knocked down by a van that was driven by her father at the Nayanamanidal crossroad in Thambalagamuwa.
The Police said the accident had occurred when the vehicle that was parked on the side of the road had been reversed into the premises of the house.
The child who had sustained serious injuries in the accident died after being admitted to the Koviladi Hospital.
The deceased has been identified as the daughter of the driver of the vehicle, while the man has been arrested over the death.
The Thambalagamuwa Police is conducting further investigations. (NewsWire)