Driver killed after tree falls on three-wheeler

November 24, 2025 at 10:17 AM

One person was reported dead in the tragic accident on the Rambukkana- Mawanella Road last night, where a tree had fallen onto a three-wheeler.

The deceased has been identified as a 38-year-old resident of Mawanella, and the driver of the three-wheeler. 

A tree had fallen onto a three-wheeler last evening, trapping 02 men, a woman, and a young child. 

The Police, together with area residents, rescued the trapped individuals and admitted them to the Mawanella Hospital, after which the driver of the three-wheeler succumbed to injuries. 

According to the Police, the other injured individuals are continuing to receive treatment in the hospital. (Newswire/ Image- Accident1st)