Six soldiers die in earth collapse
Chaminda Perera
Six soldiers attached to the Diyathalawa Army camp died and another
two were receiving treatment at the Diyathalawa Base Hospital when a
mound of earth collapsed on them while they were involved in
construction activity.
Three soldiers were rescued by fellow soldiers and one of them died
on admission to hospital.
Hospital sources said these soldiers have been admitted to a surgical
ward of the hospital and their condition is not critical. These soldiers
were involved in the construction of circuit bungalow for the Special
Forces when this mishap occurred, an official of the army media unit
told the Daily News. |
