Five dead in boat tragedy

22 September 2012 01:14 pm

A boat carrying local tourists visiting the Beruwala lighthouse capsized this evening killing at least five passengers, the police said.

The victims were employees of the Thalngama South Sanasa office. The boat which capsized had 13 persons abroad. Two groups from the Sanasa officer were enjoying boat rides at the time of the incident. (Sarath Siriwardena)