Australian man dies in fall from Colombo apartment

Friday, 06 December 2024 - 15:57

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A 51-year-old Australian man died after jumping from an apartment complex in Colombo's Kollupitiya area, police confirmed.

The individual, who was a resident of the apartment, reportedly suffered from a mental disorder. Police had received information about his intention to jump from the 7th floor and rushed to the scene to intervene.

Despite their efforts, the man managed to evade their attempts to prevent the incident, as captured in a video circulating online.

The Kollupitiya Police have launched an investigation into the matter.


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