Uncategorized

Two schoolgirls swept away by floodwaters; body recovered

(UTV|COLOMBO) – A school girl has drowned while another is reported missing after they were swept away by floodwaters while crossing a culvert during heavy rain at Torrington Estate in Agarapathana.

Police said that the two girls were returning home from school during heavy rain when they were swept away by floodwaters near the culvert.

The body of one of the girls has been recovered while search operations are continuing for the other missing girl.

 

 

[alert color=”faebcc” icon=”fa-commenting”]Keeping up to date with breaking news while you are on the move is now simple with UTV Alerts [textmarker color=”8a6d3b”]Type REG UTV and send to 77000[/textmarker] on your Dialog, Airtel, or Hutch mobile connection[/alert]

Related posts

Fishermen are advised not to venture into the deep and shallow sea areas

utvnewsenglish

UPFA decision on Opposition Leader’s post today

Staff Writer

India closely following recent political developments in Sri Lanka

Staff Writer