Six dead, dozens injured in racing event accident in Diyatalawa

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The Fox Hill Super Cross 2024 racing event, held in Diyatalawa, turned tragic as a race car veered off the track, resulting in the deaths of six individuals and leaving 21 others hospitalized with injuries. According to Police Media Spokesperson, DIG Nihal Thalduwa, the accident occurred when the race car lost control and collided with a group of spectators. The injured have been admitted to the Diyatalawa Base Hospital.

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Ranjini Saminather Monday, 22 April 2024 03:47 PM

I feel that this race was not necessary when people are starving and the economic situation is so bad in our country. Once again like 5 years ago so many innocent lives are lost for no fault of theirs. We pray that our good Lord be merciful to those affected specially the bereaved be comforted.

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