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Worker killed as shop lift cable snaps
View(s):A worker at a textile factory at Pamunuwa Road, Maharagama died after the lift he was using crashed down, according to police spokesman ASP Ruwan Gunesekera.
The Maharagama police are investigating the accident.
The tragedy occurred on Friday when one of the workers was taking some clothes to the upper floor of the building. The cable is said to have snapped, resulting in the lift crashing down and seriously injuring the victim.
The injured worker -32 year-old Vijitha Kumara of Boralesgamuwa- was rushed to the Jayawardenapura hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
His body is now lying at the Sri Jawardenapura hospital, where the autopsy will be held.
Police said they would be questioning the owner of the factory to ascertain whether safety measures were in place at the factory. (JJ)