Colombo (News1st): Two women have died in an accident that took place in Kaluwamodara, Aluthgama. Police said a lorry had veered off the road and have hit a motorbike and a bicycle.

The victims aged 40 and 60 were residents of Seelananda, Kaluwamodara. The lorry driver has been arrested with regard to the incident.

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