Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- A 35-year-old man has died following a tragic incident in which a mound of earth collapsed at a mine in the Agarathenna area of the Passara Police Division this morning (15), police said.

Preliminary investigations have revealed that the accident occurred while the victim was engaged in mining-related work when the mound suddenly gave way.

The deceased has been identified as a resident of Passara.

Passara Police have launched further investigations into the incident.

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