Child dies in tractor mishap

Sandasen MARASINGHE

A two and half year old child died on the spot when he was knocked down by a tractor at Bibile yesterday.

The child was knocked down at Perakum Mawatha, Radaliyadda in Bibile around 7.45am yesterday.

The victim was identified as Dassanayake Mudiyanselage Ishan Imesh.

Police said the child had suddenly run onto the road and was knocked down by the tractor. Bibile Police are investigating.

Meanwhile, a man died after the motorcycle he was riding, met with an accident at Ward Place yesterday.