Falling tree kills motorcyclist

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A 37-year-old motorcyclist was killed and at least two three wheelers were badly damaged when a roadside tree fell on them on Baseline road in Borella this evening due to heavy rains, Police said.

They said the motorcyclist, a resident of Kelaniya, died on admission to the Colombo National Hospital.

His wife, who was on the pillion, escaped unhurt. (Chaturanga Pradeep)

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