A 55‑year‑old luxury bus driver from Okawela has died after a packet of ‘ICE’ narcotics hidden inside his stomach ruptured, causing fatal poisoning.
According to reports, the Police said the driver, who was employed on a bus operating along the Tangalle–Makumbura route of the Southern Expressway, suddenly fell seriously ill shortly after the bus reached its destination on Monday (08).
He was rushed to the Tangalle Base Hospital but succumbed while receiving treatment.
A post‑mortem examination conducted at the Tangalle Hospital yesterday revealed two drug packets had been ingested and were found inside his stomach.
Medical officers confirmed that one packet had burst, releasing the substance into his bloodstream and leading to his death.
The Police have launched further investigations into the incident. (Newswire)