A 13-year-old child has died following a road accident involving a lorry in the Udawalawa area on Sunday, police confirmed.
According to initial investigations, the lorry, which was travelling towards Thanamalwila, struck the child who was walking along the side of the road. The victim sustained critical injuries and was immediately admitted to Udawalawa Hospital, where the child later passed away.
The deceased was identified as a resident of Udawalawa. Police have arrested the lorry driver in connection with the incident, and further inquiries are being carried out by Udawalawa Police.
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