It is reported that a fatal car accident has taken place in front of the Catholic Church in Kuringampitiya on Kalpitiya Palawia Road in Kalpitiya Police Domain.
Police said that one person was killed in the accident.
A three-wheeler was driving from Kalpitiya towards Palawia and while turning to a side road, another three-wheeler that came in front of the road had an accident.
At the time of the accident, 8 people were traveling in the two three-wheelers, including the drivers.
One person died in the accident and the injured were admitted to Kalpitiya Hospital and transferred to Puttalam Hospital for further treatment.
The deceased was a 65-year-old resident of Mandalakudawa, Kalpitiya area.