Death toll in Kinniya ferry tragedy rises to seven as another student dies

28 November 2021 11:05 am - 7 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

The death toll in the ferry tragedy in Kuringankerni Lagoon has increased to seven after a 7-year-old girl who was receiving treatment at the Trincomalee Hospital died.

The girl died while receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit of the Trincomalee Hospital, police said.

Earlier, six persons including four children had drowned and 20 others were hospitalised when a ferry capsized in the Kuringankerni Lagoon in Kinniya.

Chairman of Kinniya Urban Council, owner and two operators of the ferry were arrested in connection with the incident.(DSB)

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 7

Karalasingam Sivalingam Sunday, 28 November 2021 11:19 AM

The girls death after several days of treatment at Trincomalee hospital is shocking. Is there any negligence on the part of the medical.team? Let someone shed light on this.

Roisin Sunday, 28 November 2021 01:13 PM

These medical people were fighting for her life. Shame on you!

Kikazaru Sunday, 28 November 2021 11:23 AM

Shame on the government who boast of building roads and "Books". What a fiasco it was to see the Kalaniya Hanging Bridge being opened a few days ago. Hang some nooses from the bridge for the use of the poor people.

Lala Sunday, 28 November 2021 11:44 AM

Make more roads. Our KARUMAYA very near. We are suffering. You are importing vehicles for. M. P. Why. M. P. ? Why we are selected? For enjoy the Your families and we have to suffer????

victim Sunday, 28 November 2021 04:43 PM

Governer of eastern province must be punished for her negligence

Karalasingam Sivalingam Sunday, 28 November 2021 10:23 PM

Hold an immediate inquiry into the latest deaths for failing to save precious lives. India flew a rape victim to Singapore for treatment. Why didn't these victims not transferred to NHS Colombo.

Jesus Monday, 29 November 2021 09:12 AM

Curse is on president's head

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Death toll in Kinniya ferry tragedy rises to seven as another student dies

Comments - 7

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

‘Spike in blast fishing’ poses renewed threats to Sri Lanka’s marine ecosystems

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Most Viewed in News

SL on alert on possible genocide allegations by Canada

Train fails to halt, crashes onto Colombo Fort platform

Complaint lodged over Piumi Hansamali's possession of Gota’s Range Rover

Two racing drivers arrested over Fox Hill tragedy

Racing event tragedy leaves seven dead including eight-year-old child

New Visa procedure implemented

MIRROR CRICKET

Is Chamari Athapaththu Sri Lanka’s greatest cricketer ever?

Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

TODAY'S HEADLINES

No footboard riding allowed, no liability for accidents: Railways Department

Six patients claim Rs.600 million from Keheliya and others for permanent loss of sight

SLPP, UNP initiates action for forming broad alliance

Here is the way!

Pakistan lose key players for last two T20Is against New Zealand

Sri Lanka secures third spot in South Asian Kurash Championship 2024

Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

Army forms committee to probe Diyatalawa Fox Hill Supercross accident