Sri Lanka, July 31 -- A motorcycle transporting a couple from Maradana to Nawalapitiya was involved in a road incident this morning (31).

The wife died at the scene, while the husband sustained serious injuries and has been admitted to the Nawalapitiya District General Hospital, according to Ginigathhena Police.

The deceased has been identified as a 44-year-old mother of two from Maradana.

The couple was reportedly travelling to visit a relative receiving treatment at the Nawalapitiya District General Hospital.

Police reported that a lorry, travelling from Colombo to Watawala, carelessly attempted to overtake their motorcycle in the Millagahamula area on the Hatton-Colombo main road.

This manoeuvre caused the motorcycle to skid.

The...