COLOMBO (News 1st); A foreign national has died after falling from the top floor of a hotel in Ella.

The deceased was identified as a 28 year old Czech national.

Police suspects that the accident had taken place this morning due to slipping off a high place.

His body is currently placed at Demodara Hospital while the magisterial inquiry into the body is due to be held on Sunday (20).

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