Daily Mirror - Print Edition

Hotel elevator collapses killing 19-yr old employee in Moratuwa

16 Jun 2025 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

By Reka Tharanganai


Part of an elevator in a four storied hotel in Moratuwa had collapsed causing the death of an employee.  The deceased Ravindu Peiris (19) was a resident of Arukkgoda area. 
Police said he was rushed to hospital only to be pronounced dead.   
The preliminary inquiry was held by Inquirer into Sudden Deaths Kavindu Peiris who ordered police to refer the body to Panadura Base Hospital for post mortem.  
Moratuwa Police are conducting further investigations.