Tourist killed in collision

24 November 2010 04:03 am

A 59 year old British tourist succumbed to her injuries earlier today, while another is in critical condition and receiving treatment at the Monaragala hospital after the tourist cab they were traveling collided head on with a Divisional Secretariat vehicle.

The British couple who were heading towards Yala Sanctuary collided head-on with a  Ella Divisional Secretariat Office cab in Randeniya. The couple was rushed to the Monaragala hospital for treatment. A Magisterial inquiry into the incident  is scheduled to be conducted today. (SG)