9-year-old student died in tragic accident
Posted by Editor on January 21, 2014 - 11:46 am
A Grade 4 student of Ananda College in Maradana died following an accident involving a heavy roller at the college grounds this morning, police said.
The 9-year-old child was critically wounded after he was reportedly struck by the heavy roller and came in to contact with a wall, which is used to prepare the cricket pitch, police spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said.
He reportedly succumbed to injuries after admission to Lady Ridgeway Hospital.
(Courtesy: Ada Derana)
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