Sri Lanka, April 19 -- A one-and-a-half-year-old girl died following a road mishap in Thurkicity village on the Thalvupadu-Tarapuram road within the Mannar police division.

The girl was hit by a three-wheeler transporting bakery products yesterday (18) afternoon, according to the police.

The girl, who sustained serious injuries, was immediately admitted to the Mannar Hospital and died while receiving treatment.

The victim was a girl aged 01 year and 06 months residing in the Tarapuram area of Mannar.

The driver of the three-wheeler was taken into custody regarding the incident, and the Mannar Police are conducting further investigations.

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