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Festive season mishaps :

Public warned to be vigilant

The Health Ministry yesterday warned the public to guard against accidents and other mishaps that have a tendency to rise during the festive season.

They include traditional games, firecracker related injuries and road accidents, Health Ministry Additional Secretary Dr Palitha Mahipala said.

According to Dr Mahipala, some Avurudhu games involve flour such as locating certain items hidden inside flour by mouth which necessarily means inhaling the flour leading to asthma and other respiratory diseases.

“People get injured during certain games such as pora pol, chak-gudu and tug-o-war. Children get strangled or receive fatal head injuries while riding on swings. Therefore, both adults and children should be vigilant to prevent such accidents,” he said.

Dr Mahipala pointed out that firecrackers cause fatal injuries and serious burn injuries when they are lit inside tins and cups.

“Sometimes adults hold firecrackers to show off their bravery, but end up losing fingers and receiving serious burn injuries. Some children become permanently blind. Some children place firecrackers into open air hearths or hot pots of oil set up to cook traditional sweetmeats. This can cause serious damages to lives and property,” Dr Mahipala said.

He also said drunk drivers cause major road accidents during all festive seasons.

“The roads are full of vehicles due to festive events and school holidays make children driven to more revelry. Sri Lanka now has a very sophisticated road network allowing for motorists to speed.

These factors contribute towards fatal road accidents.

“The public should be vigilant in avoiding all risk situations during the festive season,” he added.

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