Boy dies caught in harvesting-machine

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A 15 year-old boy in Aralaganwila, Dimbulagala was killed caught in a harvesting machine this morning, the Police said

The victim, a resident of Yaaya ata, Aralaganwila had been assisting his father and a group of villagers in operating the harvesting machine when the incident took place at about 9. 30 am.

Aralaganwila Police stated the victim’s body has not yet been removed from the machine and added investigations are being continued into the incident. (Lakna Paranamanna)

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Jagath Leanage Saturday, 15 September 2012 09:41 AM

Wht is 15 year old boy doing near a havesting machine?

Minister Saturday, 15 September 2012 10:55 AM

When farmers are trained to use these equipment, safety aspects also must be taught to them. This is the duty of the Agricultural Officers.

SudhuPancha Saturday, 15 September 2012 07:13 PM

sad & tragic......................

Political Illiterate Sunday, 16 September 2012 12:21 AM

This is indeed a very sad event. should not have happened.
Is this the first time agricultural machines are sold? No. they have been sold as far back as 1940's. 4 wheel tractors for instance. First safety message do not travel on the mudguard of the 4 wheel tractor to all buyers! How many adhere to this? Mostly none. Users must be disciplined when using machines and dont blame the sellers and agricultural officers.

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