Specialist Surgeon Rohana Gamage passed away amidst a thousand sorrows (video)

Specialist surgeon Dr. Rohana Gamage, who served at Polonnaruwa General Hospital and healed the lives of thousands of patients, passed away in an unexpected road accident on the afternoon of the day before yesterday (06). His final rites took place the following day (07).

This tragedy occurred near the 39th kilometer post on the Polonnaruwa – Habarana main road.

The car driven by the doctor from Minneriya towards Habarana collided head-on with a heavy earth-moving tipper truck coming from the opposite direction. Due to the severity of the impact, the car sustained extensive damage, and the drivers of both vehicles suffered serious injuries.

The 49-year-old doctor, who was in a critical condition after the accident, had already passed away when residents and the police immediately admitted him to Habarana Divisional Hospital. His demise, as a resident of Polonnaruwa New Town, deeply shocked the entire area, including the hospital staff.

Amidst the sorrow of his surgical association members, relatives, and well-wishers, the final rites took place yesterday.