COLOMBO (News 1st); A youth who was waiting in line near the Pandulagama filling station in Anuradhapura died in a road accident this morning.

Police stated that the youth died on the spot after he collided with a lorry transporting heavy equipment.

The deceased was identified as a 19-year-old resident of Thambuththegama.

Police said that the victim was waiting in line for fuel on the left-side of the Anuradhapura – Puttlam Road.

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