A 30-year-old soldier was killed when his motorcycle ran off the road and struck a bridge at Ahangama this morning (24).
Police Media Unit said that the incident had occurred at about 6.00am today when the motorcyclist lost control of his bike Ahangama Kanda Bridge along the Galle-Matara Road, resulting in the motorbike veering to the right of the road and crashing into the bridge.
The victim was admitted to the Galle Karapitiya Hospital with serious injuries but succumbed soon after. He was identified as a soldier resident at Deiyandara, Sooriyawewa. The body is currently at the mortuary of the Karapitiya Hospital and Ahangama Police are conducting investigations.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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