Enraged area residents at Elivitiya in Chilaw set fire to a tractor involved in the fatal accident of a teenager this morning (2).
The victim, a 17-year-old motorcyclist, died after his motorbike was hit by the tractor at about 9.00am today.
The driver of the tractor had fled the scene after the accident and those who flocked to the area then proceeded to set fire to the tractor.
Investigations are ongoing to arrest the driver.
Text and Pix by Jude Samantha
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
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