An explosion in the Odawakattu region in Kuchchaveli has left one child dead and two other children injured. The Police Media Spokesperson’s office noted that the injured have been admitted to the Trincomalee Hospital.

Police further noted that the incident occurred while the children were playing inside the house.

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