The scene of the fatal crash where two brothers were run over by a van in Karamba. Pic by - Jude Samantha
Two teen brothers killed after being run over by van
August 18, 2013 05:45 pm
Two boys from the same family have died after they were run over by a van on the Puttalam-Kalpitiya road in Karamba this afternoon, leaving four others injured.
The deceased, two brothers aged 14 and 15, are residents of Palawiya-Karamba, Ada Derana reporter said.
The van was traveling from Kalpitiya to Ratmalana when it had suddenly veered off the road and hit the two boys before crashing into a pole.
The brothers were rushed to the Puttalam hospital, however had succumbed to injuries shortly.
The driver of the vehicle and three passengers, including a woman, were wounded in the accident and admitted to the Puttalam Hospital.
Puttalam Police Traffic Unit is conducting investigations into the incident.
The deceased, two brothers aged 14 and 15, are residents of Palawiya-Karamba, Ada Derana reporter said.
The van was traveling from Kalpitiya to Ratmalana when it had suddenly veered off the road and hit the two boys before crashing into a pole.
The brothers were rushed to the Puttalam hospital, however had succumbed to injuries shortly.
The driver of the vehicle and three passengers, including a woman, were wounded in the accident and admitted to the Puttalam Hospital.
Puttalam Police Traffic Unit is conducting investigations into the incident.
