Police constable killed, five others injured in accident

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A police constable was killed and five others including another police constable were injured when a car skidded off the road and rams into the two constables on patrol at Nildiya Uyana in Matale last night.

Police said the car which was travelling towards Kandy had skidded off the road and hit the two policemen on the Kandy-Jaffna Main Road. They said the driver had fallen asleep on the wheel.

The two constables and four passengers in the car were admitted to the Matale Hospital. The 49-year-old constable, Sathish Malaviaracchi succumbed to injuries after being admitted to the hospital.

The driver of the car has been arrested. (Darshana Balasuriya)

Video by Ravindra Prasad

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ANTON Tuesday, 19 June 2018 11:06 AM

NOWADAYS, WALKING ON ROADS IS ALSO A RISK. .... THERE IS A 5 % CHANCE THAT WE ARE LIKELY TO HIT BY A VEHICLE.

BuffaloaCitizen Tuesday, 19 June 2018 11:44 AM

Watch how maximum justice happens since a Policemen is the victim. If otherwise, the Police will be making deals with all concerned.

AJ Tuesday, 19 June 2018 12:34 PM

Absolutely true

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