19-year-old labourer dies after falling from high rise building in Gampaha

Wednesday, 16 August 2017 - 14:54

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A labourer working at a construction site in Gampaha had succumbed to injuries after he had fallen from a fifth floor of a building, which is still under construction.

Hiru reporter said that the incident occurred late last night yesterday.

The 19-year-old victim was working at the construction site as a labourer and he was a resident of Padaviya. 

Our reporter said the body is currently kept at the Gampaha Hospital for post mortem.

Investigations are conducted by the Gampaha Police.



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