An infant has died after being knocked down by a three-wheeler in the Gonagala area in Kosgoda.

The Police Media Unit stated that the infant was knocked down on Wednesday by a three-wheeler that had been traveling towards Yalegama from Gonagama.

The infant was 2 years and 11 months old at the time of death.

The driver of the three-wheeler in connection to the incident has been arrested.

Police stated that the post-mortem examination is due to be carried out on Thursday.