Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- A tragic accident occurred this morning near Gorak Gas Handiya on the Wennappuwa New Road when a van carrying schoolchildren collided with a motorcycle, killing the motorcyclist.

The deceased has been identified as Pushpakumara Ekanayake, a retired Grama Niladhari from Koswatta.

The motorcyclist's daughter, who was riding as a pillion passenger, and the van driver sustained injuries and were immediately admitted to Marawila Base Hospital for treatment.

The van involved in the crash has been taken into the custody by the Wennappuwa Police for further investigation.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Daily Mirror Sri Lanka....