COLOMBO (News 1st); Another Sri Lankan family lost their bread-winner who was at a fuel queue.

A 53-year-old father of two died after he was knocked down by a lorry in Darga Town, Aluthgama while waiting for fuel last night.

Report said that he was preparing to leave the filling station and head home when the tragedy struck.

The driver of the Mathugama-bound lorry surrendered to the Police this morning.

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