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Four die of electrocution

25 Apr 2010 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

Four men who illegally attempted to get electricity through the electric cables in Suriyawewa have died after being electrocuted, Police Media Spokesman SP Preshantha Jayakody said.

The victims were immediately rushed to the Hambantota Hospital but were pronounced dead upon admission.

All four victims are residents of the area. The Suriyawewa police are investigating into the incident, SP Jayakody said. (SD)