Meethotamulla tragedy: Death toll climbs to 21

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The number of deaths reported due to the collapse of a part of the Meethotamulla garbage dump, had risen to 21 by today, the Police said.

They said a woman who was receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital succumbed to injuries early this morning while another body was also recovered from the dumping site.

Police said another 7 victims were undergoing treatment at the hospital.

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ceylon Sunday, 16 April 2017 01:05 PM

death toll is easily over 200 plus. via DM Android App

Appu Sunday, 16 April 2017 02:32 PM

Sad news for everyone who celebrating new year. We havent learnt enough from any of these diasters. Whole country do not have a proper waste management system and just dumping to a land. Perhaps politicians think they will vanish over the time. Unathorized structurea also another big issue and politicians cannot take a firm decision worrying they will loose next election via DM Android App

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