One soldier killed, 18 injured in accident

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One soldier was killed and 18 other soldiers injured when their lorry met with an accident in Settikulam, Vavuniya this morning, police said.

The soldiers of the 24th Light Infantry Regiment were heading to Madhu from Settikulam. The lorry had toppled due to the overloading of people, police said. (Romesh Madushanka)

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One soldier killed, 18 injured in accident

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