A fire broke out in a three storied mobile phone shop at Wellawatta junction a short while ago, Fire brigade officials said. At least three persons trapped in third floor and a oeration is underway to rescue them. The cause of the fire is yet to be established and no casualties were reported.
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.
Update: Five of the twelve passengers on board the bell 212 aircraft that crashed into the Maduru Oya today, have succumbed to their injuries, the SLAF said.
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