Young mother killed after wall collapses in Hingurakgoda

January 11, 2024 at 9:39 AM

A 23-year-old woman was reported dead following the collapsing of a wall in the 70-acre area in Hingurakgoda due to inclement weather conditions. 

The Police stated the woman, her 1-year and 06-month-old toddler, and her husband had been injured in the incident that occurred at their residence early this morning.

The wall had collapsed while the family was asleep, after which they had been admitted to the Hingurakgoda Hospital during which the woman had succumbed to injuries. 

The 25-year-old husband and the female toddler have been transferred to the Polonnaruwa Hospital for further treatment. 

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