Colombo (News 1st) – A woman died and four others were injured in a motor accident that occurred in close proximity to the Pussella petrol station on the Colombo-Ratnapura main road this morning.

According to the police, the four individuals (3 men, 1 woman) who suffered injuries were admitted to the Ratnapura hospital. The deceased is 70-year-old resident of Wewalthanna.

The police further stated that the accident occurred when a lorry and a three-wheeler collided with each other. The injured persons had been onboard the three-wheeler.

The driver of the lorry has been arrested over the incident.

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