It is reported that one person has died in a serious car accident at the Welikanda intersection on the A-9 road.
The police have stated that the accident took place when a Primeur belonging to the army collided with a motorcycle.
The police have stated that the army vehicle which was driving towards Jaffna from Pallekele lost control and collided with a motorcycle coming in front.
The motorcyclist, a 58-year-old resident of Ukuwela province, who was seriously injured in the accident, was admitted to the Matale hospital and it has been reported that he has died.
It is said that the army driver has been arrested in connection with the accident and further investigations are being carried out by the police