Father dies after lorry driven by son veered-off road and toppled (Photos)

Saturday, 24 February 2018 - 11:45

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One person was killed in a road accident at 10th post on the Trincomalee-Horowpathana main road.

The deceased was aged 59 years and his 24-year-old son was admitted to Trincomalee Hospital.

Preliminary investigations found that the lorry had been driven by the son at the time of the accident.

Due to excessive speed, it had veered off the road and toppled.

The victim died on the spot.





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