A five-year-old has died owing to a motor accident in the Kekirawa Junction along the Chilaw-Trincomalee Road.

The accident occurred when a motorcycle collided with a lorry that had entered the road. The rider, the pillion rider and a child who was riding the motorcycle were admitted to the Kahatagasdigiliya Hospital

The five-year-old succumbed to her injuries.

The deceased was identified as a five year old, Yanun Nisala Bhanu a resident of Horowpathana.

Photos: Newsfirst Ureporter, Wasantha Bandara- Kahatagasdigiliya

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