Teenager falls to his death from Lotus Tower

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A19-year-old youth was killed when he fell from the 13th floor of the Lotus Tower a short while ago.

He was a resident of Kilinochchi and was attending to his work when he fell off.

Video by Sanjeewa

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Comments - 8

PROTECTIVE BARRIERS ? Friday, 08 June 2018 06:05 PM

How come - protective barriers are required by law - who is responsible. DO NOT SWEEP THIS UNDER THE CARPET.

Martin Milton Friday, 08 June 2018 06:13 PM

One would have expected there to be safety railings all round the viewing areas. Where are the safety precautions?MM

Wise Donkey Friday, 08 June 2018 07:00 PM

So sad to think of his parents how they will feel, our hearts go to them.

Gratien Friday, 08 June 2018 08:51 PM

We are sad to hear this news.A Poor boy has lost is life,Now this is more than enough to say some it a bad omen!!!

s.p.ramkumar Friday, 08 June 2018 08:12 PM

who is responsible ti check this foreign constructions safety requirement, Just writing safety first is not enough, Who will pay compensation ??? will contractor say fault is on deceased. ??????.

Ceylon Friday, 08 June 2018 08:35 PM

Made with corruptions to cover corruptions.use with own risk.

lokka Saturday, 09 June 2018 12:25 PM

do we really need such a toll building ?

Gobi Wednesday, 13 June 2018 04:26 PM

This type of tallest building need high level of safety implementation, Edge protection/ fall protection are very basic requirement in high rise building sector. where the employer failed to fulfil the basic requirement. to be investigated the young death.

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Teenager falls to his death from Lotus Tower

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