Two killed, nine injured in road accident

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At least two people were killed and nine injured when a lorry carrying supporters of a UPFA candidate veered off the road and knocked down some of those who were on the roadside at Ratgama in Katumulla, Galle this afternoon, police sources said.

Our correspondent said the injured were admitted to the Karapitiya Hospital.

The lorry which was being driven at high speed was travelling towards Galle. (D.G. Sugathapala Hemantha de Silva)- (Pix by Hemantha de silva)

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achari Thursday, 06 February 2014 09:52 AM

Speed KILLS

tony Thursday, 06 February 2014 03:46 PM

I THOUGHT LORRIES ARE BARRED FROM CARRYING PEOPLE

Prometheus Friday, 07 February 2014 06:45 AM

I think you missed thr part "supporters of a UPFA candidate". These primate don't have laws.

investigator Saturday, 08 February 2014 12:41 PM

this ism the way of thugs taking for elections.

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