Two women injured in explosion in Dematagoda
Posted by Editor on September 15, 2019 - 10:21 am
An explosion has been reported from a house in the Dematagoda area this morning (15), stated the Police Media Spokesperson.
Reportedly, 2 females have been injured in the explosion.
The injured were admitted to the Colombo National Hospital.
The police said they are yet to determine the cause of the explosion.
UPDATE: Investigations revealed that the explosion at Mahawila Lane, Dematagoda was caused by a leak in a LP gas cylinder – Police Spokesman

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