Sri Lanka, May 10 -- A 27-year-old individual has died following a road accident that occurred near the Bathgamgoda Junction on the Ratnapura-Balangoda main road, police stated.

Police said the accident took place when a motorcycle travelling from Balangoda towards Pelmadulla lost control, veered off the roadway and collided with a roadside electricity pole.

The rider sustained critical injuries in the crash and was rushed to the Kahawatta Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The deceased has been identified as a resident of Pelmadulla.

Pelmadulla Police are conducting further investigations into the incident to determine the exact circumstances leading to the crash.

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