Kekirawa tensed after cab knocks and kills three children
A cab plying from Dambulla towards Kekirawa knocked down four children near the road at Korosagalla junction in Kekirawa police division around 7.50 this morning (8th). The children who sustained severe injuries from the accident were admitted to Kekirawa hospital after which three of them have passed away.
The deceased are, 14 year old K.P. Eranda Eshan Thillekeratna, 15 year old Imantha Pasindu Herath
and 16 year old H.M. Achintha Lakshan Herath aged 16 years. The 18 year old child with serious injuries was transferred to Dambulla hospital for further treatment. These children are residents of Korosagalla area.
and 16 year old H.M. Achintha Lakshan Herath aged 16 years. The 18 year old child with serious injuries was transferred to Dambulla hospital for further treatment. These children are residents of Korosagalla area.
A tensed situation has taken place in the area after the said incident. Ipalogama police managed to apprehend the 54 year old driver of the cab responsible for the accident. Kekirawa police are conducting further inquiries in this matter.