Three army personnel have been hospitalized following an accident caused by the explosion of a hand grenade during a military training exercise.

The incident reportedly occurred this morning (29) at the Maduru Oya Army Training Camp.

According to hospital sources, the injured soldiers have been admitted to the Polonnaruwa Hospital and their condition is not critical.

It is reported that they had sustained injuries to their legs.

The accident took place during a joint military exercise currently being conducted between the Sri Lanka Army and the Russian Army. (Newswire)

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A 56-year-old man has died after a toilet pit exploded at his residence in Pilana, Nagashandiya, within the Habaraduwa Police Division.

Police said the incident occurred last evening (12) when the victim reportedly attempted to extract gas from the pit by adding carbide. The pit exploded during the process, causing severe injuries.

Residents rushed the man to the Galle National Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on admission. The deceased has been identified as a resident of Pilana, Wanchawala.

The Habaraduwa Police are conducting further investigations. (Newswire)

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Two individuals have sustained serious injuries following an explosion reported in Kilinochchi today. 

According to the Police, the explosion was reported in the Thattuvan Kottai area in Kilinochchi. 

It is reported that a buried explosive had detonated while the individuals were engaged in excavation work at an abandoned house. 

The injured individuals have been admitted to the Kilinochchi District Hospital. 

The Kilinochchi Police are conducting further investigations. (Newswire)

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At least 94 people were killed in northern Nigeria when a crashed tanker exploded near locals who had gathered to retrieve fuel, police told CNN.

The toll is expected to rise from the blast, which happened late evening local time on Tuesday in Majiya, a village in Jigawa state.

“The driver lost control and the tanker somersaulted and spilt fuel into a drainage ditch,” Jigawa police spokesperson Shiisu Lawan Adam said.

“As a result, residents rushed to scoop the fuel when the explosion happened.”

Adam said at least 50 people were seriously injured, adding that the death toll was provisional. (CNN)

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Two Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) officers were caught in an explosion at the Air Force training facility in Kandakuliya, Kalpitiya yesterday while patrolling the area on foot, the Police stated. 

The Police stated that the explosion had occurred at the firing range of the Air Force training facility last evening (Sep 26).

A 28-year-old Airman from Polgahawela had succumbed to injuries at the Kalpitiya Hospital. It is reported that another Airman who sustained injuries in the explosion has been hospitalized. 

The Police stated that the cause for the explosion and details surrounding the incident are unknown yet.

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

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