Army cab topples in Mullaitivu: One killed, eight injured

One soldier was killed and eight others were injured when a cab they were travelling in had veered off the road and toppled this morning at Kepapilau in Mullaitivu , Army Spokesman Brigadier Sumith Atapattu said.

He said the accident occurred at around 6 a.m today and the deceased soldier was a Lance corporal of the Army.

The injured were admitted to the Mullaitivu Hospital.

The Spokesman said they suspect the accident occurred due to the technical fault of the cab.