One person has been killed after an earth embankment collapsed  in Nawalapitiya  on Tuesday.

The Disaster Management Centre said that two others who were injured in the incident, have been hospitalised. According to the Disaster Management Centre, the incident took place when the individuals were engaged in excavation activities.

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