It is reported that a lorry carrying a load of goods fell into a cliff in Watawala area and an accident occurred.
The police said that the accident took place when a lorry, which was transporting a load of goods to be sold for the upcoming Diwali festival, ran off the road and fell down a 30 feet cliff in Watawala area.
It is reported that the accident took place today (07) at around 6 am near Watawala Sinhala College on Hatton-Colombo main road.
Three people were traveling in the lorry at the time of the accident, and the assistant of the lorry sustained serious injuries and was admitted to Watawala Regional Hospital and was transferred to Nawalapitiya Hospital for further treatment.
The lorry was badly damaged in the accident and Watawala police are conducting further investigations.
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