One soldier killed, 18 injured in accident

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One soldier was killed and 18 other soldiers injured when their lorry met with an accident in Settikulam, Vavuniya this morning, police said.

The soldiers of the 24th Light Infantry Regiment were heading to Madhu from Settikulam. The lorry had toppled due to the overloading of people, police said. (Romesh Madushanka)

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sayed Friday, 17 May 2013 07:35 AM

4th year celebration god is great ..

Chewing Gum Friday, 17 May 2013 07:37 AM

Bad driving and poor discipline, the cause of the accident.

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