09 months infant dies in motor accident

February 8, 2023 at 9:52 AM

A 09-month-old infant has died in a motor accident reported in the Kurunegala lake drive area last evening.

The Police stated that a three-wheeler that was travelling from Yanthampalava to Bamunugedera had crashed into a utility pole due to the driver losing control of the vehicle.

The driver of the three-wheeler and four other passengers of the vehicle who sustained injuries in the accident were admitted to the Kurunegala Hospital.

The Police stated that a 09-month old child had succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment at the hospital.

The Kurunegala Police is conducting further investigations into the incident. (NewsWire)