ITN news reader dies in crash
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Suresh
Wickremesinghe |
Veteran journalist and an announcer Suresh Wickremesinghe of
Independent Television Network who met with an accident at Beddagana
several days ago succumbed to his injuries at the National Hospital
Colombo yesterday.
The accident occurred when a truck plying from Kotte crashed into his
motorbike at Beddagana junction. His wife Wasana Wickremesinghe too
sustained injuries in the accident. Suresh was receiving treatment at
the Intensive Care Unit of the National Hospital, Colombo. He joined the
ITN staff as a trainee journalist and ascended the top rung of his
journalistic career.
He showed exceptional performance as a news presenter, news reporter
and a cameraman. An old boy of the Nalanda College, Colombo, he acquired
a diploma in cinematic art and journalism from the Youth Services
Council and National Film Corporation. His remains are lying at his
residence No 372/2. Pahalagama , Kosgama and the funeral will be held on
September 13. |
