Update: Nine killed in Katukurunda boat tragedy

At least nine bodies had been recovered following a boat tragedy in the seas off Katukurunda today, the Police said.

They said around 20 boats had left Beruwala coast to attend a festival in Kalutara this morning and one of the boat had capsized. Police said another eight persons were receiving treatment at the Nagoda Hospital.

The bodies were taken to the Hospital.

The Navy and the Police are continuing search for other victims.

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