Colombo (News 1st): A 9-year-old died following an accident that took place in the Iluppeli area along the Vavuniya – Trincomalee road. According to the police, the accident occurred when a tipper truck collided with a bicycle.

A woman who was injured in the accident is currently receiving treatments at the Vavuniya Hospital. The driver of the tipper truck has been arrested.

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