A person was killed in an accident yesterday (10) when a coconut tree fell on a motorcycle traveling on the road.
The accident took place on the Anuradhapura, Nariyankulama Junction, Mihintale road while the trees were being removed unsafely on a contract basis.
A 71-year-old resident of Uswewa, Pahalagama was killed in the accident and two persons aged 18 and 30 have been arrested in connection with the incident.
Anuradhapura Police are conducting further investigations.














































