18-year-old killed in accident
A young woman was killed in an accident yesterday (1) on Kaduwela – Battaramulla road. This accident occurred near Thalahena junction when a lorry tried to overtake the motorcycle she was travelling on.
Both the 18-year-old victim and the motorcyclist were fatally wounded and; admitted to Koswatta hospital. But upon admission she was pronounced dead. Lorry driver has been arrested regarding the accident. Thalangama Police are conducting further inquiries.