Dutch youth dies in SL road accident

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A 21-year-old Dutch youth was killed and his parents and sister were injured in a road accident in Matale on Sunday, NLTimes News reported today.

The family from Noord-Brabant, Zevenbergen of the Netherlands had been holidaying in Sri Lanka to celebrate the parents' 30th wedding anniversary.

Timo, his sister and parents were in a taxi bus that was involved in a head-on collision with a truck. A total of six people were injured.

Timo succumbed to injuries. His 62-year-old father was seriously hurt while his 57-year-old mother and 23-year-old sister are doing well under the circumstances, NLTimes reported quoting RTL Nieuws.

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the accident. "The embassy is assisting the family. A representative already visited them", a spokesperson has told the RTL.

Virtus, Timo's football club, called the accident "unreal and unfair" in a Facebook post. "Our atmosphere-maker, team mate, but especially our great friend passed away last night. Timo, you will always be with us. Rest in peace boy!"

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Arnold Tuesday, 16 April 2019 05:21 PM

Our very lives are at the mercy of the monster tippers and private buses.

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Nuwan Tuesday, 16 April 2019 07:23 PM

I'm sure its due to reckless driving

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Saranga Tuesday, 16 April 2019 07:24 PM

Miracle of Asia Death with will be granted in SL whilst you on holiday Most horrific place to drive

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monet Wednesday, 17 April 2019 06:46 AM

Sad news indeed, hope the family would manage to overcome this terrible of loss young man! RIP champ!

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RohanS Wednesday, 17 April 2019 01:24 PM

High time, Sri Lanka Tourism authorities need to check on these so called Tourist Van Drivers and their tour packages. Some of them have graduated from 3-wheel drivers to owners of Vans overnight, but without a change of mentality. Blatant disregard for road safety rules and comfort of the passengers, it is a nightmare to come to Sri Lanka and enjoy a Holiday at the hands of these merciless Drivers and touts.

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