Accident Cost 3 Lives

Three persons have been killed after a trishaw collided head on with a tipper truck in Hambantota this morning. The accident occurred on Lunawa to Hambantota road.

The remains of the deceased were taken to the Hambantota hospital for a post-mortem. The driver of the vehicle was arrested and he will be produced before a Magistrate today.

Two other persons who sustained injuries have also been admitted to the same hospital.