Two dead, one critical in motor-vehicle mishap in Nawalapitiya

Two people  died following a mishap involving a three-wheeler and a truck along the Nawalapitya-Kandy main road earlier today (Feb 19).

The accident had occurred when both vehicles had collided onto each other while travelling in the opposite direction. The three-wheel was reported to have been travelling from Gampola to Ginigathhena while the lorry was travelling vice-versa.

According to the police, two individuals who were travelling in the three-wheel had died at the location while one person was rushed to the Kandy General hospital while in a critical state.

The deceased have been identified as S.S.J Galappathi, a 31-year old resident of Ginigathhena who was the driver of the three-wheel and 38-year old D.A.Gunaratne, a resident of Meethalawa.

Sources said that the situation of the other victim who is currently hospitalised is in a critical situation.

Nawalapitiya police who are carrying out investigations into the accident said that the mishap had occurred since the three-wheeler was travelling in the wrong direction.

The remains of the deceased will be handed over to their relatives following a post-mortem examination.

Investigations have been launched to arrest the driver of the lorry who was involved in the accident.

(Reporting and pics by G.Krishanthan)