Three persons were killed when their car collided with a lorry in Hambantota, Police said today.
The car was heading towards Kataragama last night while the lorry was travelling in the opposite direction.
Two persons were killed on the spot while the third person succumbed to his injuries at the Hambantota hospital.
The lorry driver has been arrested.
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
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In its first electoral test since taking power, the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) fell short of expectations, winning only around 40 % of the national vote in Tuesday’s local government election and falling short of enough seats to gain control of the majority of councils.
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