One person was killed in an accident that occurred in close proximity to the Kanduruwala bus stop along the Polonnaruwa – Batticola main road early July 2 morning.

The victim was a 66-year-old father of four and a resident of Kanduruwela, Polonnaruwa.

The incident occurred when the victim had arrived from Colombo to Polonnaruwa and was on his way home by train. While suspected perpetrator-motorist had fled the scene, the Polonnaruwa Police found motorist’s vehicle abandoned in the Gallella area.

The vehicle has been seized by police, and the Polonnaruwa Police are conducting investigations to apprehend the suspect.

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